TV series
Years and Years
Overview
As Britain is rocked by unstable political, economic and technological advances, members of the Lyons family converge on one crucial night in 2019. Over the next 15 years, the twists and turns of their everyday lives are explored as we find out if this ordinary family could change the world.
Details
- First air date
- 2019-05-14
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 6 episodes
- Genres
- Drama, War & Politics, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Network
- BBC One
- Production
- Red Production Company
- Country
- GB
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Emma Thompson as Vivienne Rook
- Anne Reid as Muriel Deacon
- Rory Kinnear as Stephen Lyons
- Jessica Hynes as Edith Lyons
- Russell Tovey as Daniel Lyons
- Ruth Madeley as Rosie Lyons
- T'Nia Miller as Celeste Bisme-Lyons
- Sharon Duncan-Brewster as Fran Baxter
- Lydia West as Bethany Bisme-Lyons
- Jade Alleyne as Ruby Bisme-Lyons
- Maxim Baldry as Viktor Goraya
- Glen McCready as Signor (voice)
Creators and crew
- Simon Cellan Jones - Executive Producer
- Michaela Fereday - Executive Producer
- Russell T Davies - Executive Producer
- Nicola Shindler - Executive Producer
- Lucy Richer - Executive Producer
- Karen Lewis - Producer
Episodes
Episode 1
The Lyons family gather in 2019, unaware that their future holds many surprises. Absent sister Edith brings news from abroad that will change their lives forever.
Episode 2
As the world recovers, Stephen and Celeste face a very modern nightmare, Daniel fights to keep hold of Viktor, and Edith finally returns home, carrying a terrible secret with her.
Episode 3
Daniel uses his birthday party to reveal a dangerous plan. And as Viv Rook rises to power, the Lyons gather for a funeral. But Celeste is left to fight alone as Bethany's obsession.
Episode 4
Daniel embarks on a dangerous quest to bring Viktor home, while Celeste takes a terrible revenge on Stephen. Viv sets her sights on the ultimate prize: 10 Downing Street.
Episode 5
Viv Rook becomes prime minister, and while Edith investigates mysterious rumours, Rosie finds herself trapped in the system.
Episode 6
Viv Rook tightens her grip, and the Lyons fight back. But can one ordinary family hope to change the world?
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