Episode 1
Three-part psychological thriller about a woman who goes on maternity leave only to become increasingly paranoid about the person who is hired to cover for her.
Three-part psychological thriller about a woman who fears her maternity leave cover is out to steal her life.
When Ellen gets pregnant after landing a big contract for her firm of architects, she hires Paula as cover, but she soon fears she has made a terrible mistake. Ellen wants to get back to work quickly, but Paula thinks Ellen should be putting her baby at the centre of her life.
Paula wastes no time in moving in on Ellen's bosses, clients and friends, and Ellen fears she is being forced out. Everyone thinks Paula is great and Ellen is being paranoid, until a site accident puts Ellen's suspicions into overdrive.
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"You're not here to look out for me"
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00:03Raphael Saadiq & Q‐Tip
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Ellen | Morven Christie |
| Paula | Vicky McClure |
| Ian | Richard Rankin |
| Kay | Neve McIntosh |
| David | Dougray Scott |
| Rianne | Sarah MacRae |
| Kieran | Navin Chowdhry |
| Lucy | Kim Allan |
| Vernon | Gilly Gilchrist |
| Beth | Siobhan Redmond |
| DS Colin Lockheid | Euan Macnaughton |
| Sonographer | Donna Bean |
| Nina | Lexie McLean |
| Zoe | Caoimhe Clough |
| Director | Joe Ahearne |
| Producer | Nicole Cauverien |
| Writer | Joe Ahearne |
| Composer | Dan Jones |
| Editor | Graham Walker |
| Production Designer | Mark Leese |
| Production Company | Left Bank Pictures (TV) Ltd |
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