FALLING: JACK THORNE PENS NEW SIX-PART CHANNEL 4 DRAMA

Produced by The Forge Entertainment, a Banijay UK company, Falling is a major new six-part drama written by acclaimed BAFTA award-winning writer Jack Thorne (Help, Kiri, His Dark Materials) who brings his first ever love story to Channel 4.

Anna is a devoted nun who has spent most of her adult life in a convent whilst David, a catholic priest, is at the top of his game, committed to his work in the church and the Bristol community that surrounds it. Neither are expected to fall in love… However, when they do, both Anna and David are forced to wrestle with what it means for them, their vows, and their relationship with God. 

Falling is a contemporary and deeply romantic drama that will surprise you in its study of faith in modern society as well as moving you to tears with its honesty and its heart.

Ollie Madden, Director of Film4 and Channel 4 Drama says: “Falling is a beautifully observed, achingly romantic drama about two people who can’t deny the feelings they have for one another, and yet battle with the crisis of faith their relationship triggers...

"Jack Thorne’s scripts are not only profoundly moving, but quietly subversive, witty, and revelatory in their examination of religion in contemporary society. We couldn’t be more excited to collaborate with Jack, The Forge, and the brilliant Peter Hoar on this unique drama.”

George Ormond, executive producer for The Forge says: “Jack has created two central characters in Anna and David who feel deeply but hold their faith equally deeply.  That puts them in an impossible position and makes for a fantastically compelling, richly rewarding love story that is moving and insightful in equal measure.”

Casting details will be announced in due course.