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Trailer previews Nicola Coughlan’s Channel 4 drama I Am Helen
A first-look trailer has been released for I Am Helen, a two-part Channel 4 drama starring Nicola Coughlan.
Coughlan plays Helen, whose partner Steve is played by Joe Cole.
The story follows a relationship becoming increasingly controlling and dangerous after five years together.
Helen initially describes the relationship as going through a rough patch, but Steve’s behaviour grows more disturbing.
The drama examines toxic masculinity and its harm in relationships, while telling the story from a female perspective.
I Am Helen is the latest standalone story in Dominic Savage’s I Am… anthology, which has featured different leading actors in earlier instalments.
The drama is due to air and stream on Channel 4 later this year.
A first-look trailer has been released for I Am Helen, a two-part Channel 4 drama starring Nicola Coughlan.
The story follows Helen as her relationship with Steve, played by Joe Cole, becomes controlling and dangerous.
The drama examines women’s experiences and the effects of toxic masculinity on modern relationships.
Coughlan developed the story with writer-director Dominic Savage.
I Am Helen is due to air and stream on Channel 4 later in 2026.
- Who
- Nicola Coughlan stars as Helen, with Joe Cole as her partner Steve.
- What
- A first-look trailer has been released for the two-part drama I Am Helen.
- When
- The trailer was reported on October 26, 2026. The drama is due later in 2026.
- Where
- It will air and stream on Channel 4.
- Why
- The story examines women’s experiences and the pressures and damage associated with toxic masculinity.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The I Am… anthology premiered on Channel 4.
The feature-length instalment I Am Ruth, starring Kate Winslet, was released.
Coughlan spoke about the project when it was announced.
Articles reported the release of the first-look trailer for I Am Helen.
I Am Helen is scheduled to air and stream on Channel 4.
- Title
- I Am Helen
- Lead actor
- Nicola Coughlan
- Co-star
- Joe Cole plays Steve
- Format
- Two-part drama
- Broadcaster
- Channel 4
- Release
- Later in 2026
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What people are saying
It’s tough for blokes. You’re made to be the bad guy.
It's an absolute honour to be part of telling the next I Am… story alongside Dominic Savage - a singular talent and a storyteller deeply committed to exploring the breadth of the female experience.