With that much television shows being made these days, it’s easy to miss an absolute classic. And, after the success of Netflix crime drama Fool Me Once, people are pining for of the same. One BBC classic starring Sean Bean and Stephen Graham is a must watch.
Premiering back in June 2021, BBC’s Time helped Yorkshireman and iconic Hollywood actor Sean Bean earn a BAFTA back in 2022 for Best Leading actor. People hailed the three-part series as the greatest drama they’ve ever seen – which is no surprise. Our Sean, knows how to put his all into a role.
The prison drama tells the tale of Eric McNally played by Stephen Graham, a prison officer that is doing his utmost to keep prisoners he’s in charge of in check. Sean Bean plays Mark Cobden, a newly convicted man serving a four-year sentence in prison who’s consumed with guilt by what he’s done and struggles to deal with life in prison.
Eric’s is threatened by one of the prison’s most dangerous inmates who decide to play on his weaknesses, leading him to chose his principles or his family.
The second series of the award-winning drama Time series, featured another one of Yorkshire’s own Jodie Whittaker, alongside Bella Ramsey, Siobhan Finneran, and Tamara Lawrence. Some absolute powerhouses of British female actors.
It takes place inside a women’s prison, Carlingford Prison with three new inmates Kelsey, Orla and Abi arriving on the same day. Similar to series one of Time, the inmates will have to learn fast to deal with the dangers of prison life.
Both BBC dramas can be watched via BBC iPlayer here.
