The BBC has released the trailer for Mr Loverman. The eight-part series, created by Fable Pictures (Hullraisers, Rocks, Wild Rose, Stan & Ollie), is adapted for screen by Nathaniel Price (The Outlaws, Noughts + Crosses) and is based on the Booker prize winning author Bernardine Evaristo’s novel of the same name.
All episodes of Mr Loverman will be available to watch on BBC iPlayer from 6am on Monday 14 October. The first two episodes will air on BBC One from 9pm that evening, with episodes continuing to air weekly.
Barrington Jedidiah Walker, Barry to his mates, is a seventy-four year old, Antiguan born, exuberant Hackney personality, renowned for his dapper taste and fondness for retro suits. Carmel, his wife of 50 years, senses that Barry has been cheating on her with other women. Little does she know what’s really going on: a secret, passionate affair with his best friend and soulmate, Morris.
Now facing the final chapter of his life, Barry has big choices to make that will force his whole family to question their futures.
Mr Loverman (8×30’) is directed by Hong Khaou (Alice & Jack, Baptiste, Lilting, Monsoon). Irma Inniss (Grime Kids, The Bay) is the producer. It is executive produced by Faye Ward, Hannah Farrell and Hannah Price for Fable Pictures, and Jo McClellan for the BBC. Lennie James and Hong Khaou are also executive producers and Nathaniel Price is the associate producer. Fable Pictures is a SPT-backed company. Sony Pictures Television is distributing the series internationally.
Pippa Considine
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