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ITV thriller The Party begins its five-part run
The Party is a five-part psychological thriller premiering on ITV1 on 11 October.
It is based on Elizabeth Day’s 2017 novel of the same name.
Luke Evans plays journalist Martin Gilmour, and Tom Cullen plays politician Ben Fitzmaurice.
Their shared past threatens the futures they are trying to build.
The drama explores privilege, social class, obsession and secrets that have been hidden for years.
The series is made by World Productions, which also made Line of Duty and Vigil.
The next two episodes are scheduled for 12 and 13 October, with the final two due on 18 and 19 October.
The Party begins its five-part run on ITV1 on 11 October.
The psychological thriller follows journalist Martin Gilmour and politician Ben Fitzmaurice as their shared past threatens their futures.
The series is based on Elizabeth Day’s 2017 novel of the same name.
Luke Evans and Tom Cullen star, and Sarah Solemani plays Lucy Gilmour, writes and produces the drama.
The remaining episodes are scheduled to air on 12, 13, 18 and 19 October.
- Who
- The series stars Luke Evans and Tom Cullen, with Joanna Scanlan, Lydia Leonard, Lindsay Duncan and Sarah Solemani also in the cast.
- What
- The Party is a five-part psychological thriller based on Elizabeth Day’s novel.
- When
- It premieres on 11 October. The remaining episodes are scheduled for 12, 13, 18 and 19 October.
- Where
- ITV1; it also streams on ITVX.
- Why
- The story follows a shared past between journalist Martin Gilmour and politician Ben Fitzmaurice that threatens their prospective futures.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
I read the book and immediately thought, 'this is just so fun.'
Coming from a very working-class background myself, I understood Martin's journey.
It's very intriguing. We never leave you with all the answers.
The first instalment is set to premiere on ITV1.
The next two episodes are scheduled to air.
The final two parts are scheduled to air.
- Episode count
- Five instalments
- Premiere date
- 11 October
- Source novel
- Elizabeth Day’s 2017 novel of the same name
- Martin Gilmour
- Played by Luke Evans
- Ben Fitzmaurice
- Played by Tom Cullen
- Streaming service
- ITVX
Sources
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