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2. The Real King of Tory

Neville sets off on a journey around Ireland in search of clues, but the shock of discovering his house has vanished begins to affect his health. Feeling like he’s trapped in a nightmare, Neville recalls the peace and tranquility he first found on Tory – and a film he made years before seems to offer a strange prophecy about what may have happened to his house. A compelling five-part mystery based on the true story of one man’s search for justice on a remote Irish island, blending documentary an...

Jul 05, 2021•27 min

1. The Vanishing

Mystery based on the true story of one man’s search for justice on a remote Irish island, blending documentary and drama. When Neville Presho returns to Tory Island after many years overseas, he gets the shock of his life – his house has vanished. All that remains is a bathtub, lying upside down on the shore. Neville first came to the remote Irish island in the 1970s and made a documentary about the islanders' traditional way of life, their culture and language. Neville felt warmly welcomed – no...

Jul 05, 2021•28 min

Introducing The House That Vanished

Your house is gone. Your neighbours won't talk. And you're on an island miles from shore. The true story of one man's struggle to find out why his home disappeared.

Jun 30, 2021•2 min

Level 6: Judgement Day Question Mark

By Ben Lewis. A witty and propulsive six-part thriller about a group of young radicals and the hunt for their leader. Starring Siena Kelly, Jack Rowan and Iain de Caestecker. Level 6: Judgement Day Question Mark The Past: Alex’s story comes into focus. The Present: Maya goes in search of Jake, hoping together they can stop the System before things get totally out of control. But can they? And who’s really in charge? Cast: Alex … Iain de Caestecker Maya … Siena Kelly Coyote…Divian Ladwa Beau…Matt...

May 28, 2021•29 min

Level 5: Kill the Past

By Ben Lewis. A witty and propulsive six-part thriller about a group of young radicals and the hunt for their leader. Starring Siena Kelly, Jack Rowan and Iain de Caestecker. Level 5: Kill the Past The Past: Jake and Alex have a stand-off when Jake’s given a target dangerously close to home. The Present: Maya’s TV habit, once described as her downfall, is about to become her greatest asset. Cast: Alex … Iain de Caestecker Jerome… Don Gilét Maya … Siena Kelly Coyote…Divian Ladwa Beau…Matthew Need...

May 28, 2021•27 min

Level 4: Red Pill

By Ben Lewis. A witty and propulsive six-part thriller about an exclusive personal development programme with a radical twist. Starring Siena Kelly, Jack Rowan and Iain de Caestecker. Level 4: Red Pill The Past: Jake’s unit find out what The System is really about as they enter the next level of their training. And it doesn’t sit well with everyone. The Present: Maya manages to track down an ally with insider knowledge. Cast: Alex … Iain de Caestecker Dr Khalid Hassan… Souad Faress Maya … Siena ...

May 28, 2021•28 min

Level 3: Field Work

By Ben Lewis A witty and propulsive six-part thriller about an exclusive personal development programme with a radical twist. Starring Siena Kelly, Jack Rowan and Iain de Caestecker. Level 3: Field Work The Past: pumped up and fighting fit, Jake and his unit learn how to hunt. And it’s not just animals they’re in search of. The Present: Maya meets a woman she hopes can explain why Jake’s life hangs in the balance. Cast: Alex … Iain de Caestecker Maya … Siena Kelly Coyote…Divian Ladwa Beau…Matthe...

May 28, 2021•28 min

Level 2: Sweat Blood

By Ben Lewis. A witty and propulsive six-part thriller about a mysterious personal development programme. Starring Siena Kelly, Jack Rowan and Iain de Caestecker. Level 2: Sweat Blood. The Past: Jake and his fellow underdogs begin to radically transform their minds and bodies. The Present: Maya’s hunt for their leader gets tense when she realises they might be hunting her. Cast: Alex … Iain de Caestecker Maya … Siena Kelly Jerome… Don Gilét Coyote…Divian Ladwa Beau…Matthew Needham Jake …Jack Row...

May 28, 2021•29 min

Level 1: Get Naked

Ben Lewis's propulsive thriller starring Siena Kelly, Jack Rowan and Iain de Caestecker. When Jake signs up to a personal training programme that promises to turn the meekest man-boy into an alpha male, he doesn’t have a clue what he’s getting himself into. Two years later, his sister Maya sets out to uncover the truth. Alex … Iain de Caestecker Jerome… Don Gilét Maya … Siena Kelly Beau…Matthew Needham DI Cohen …Chloe Pirrie Jake …Jack Rowan Original music and sound design by Danny Krass Featuri...

May 28, 2021•29 min

The System Trailer

When Jake goes on the run after a mysterious crime, his sister Maya must find out why. A propulsive six-part thriller. Starring Siena Kelly, Jack Rowan and Iain de Caestecker.

May 13, 2021•2 min

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