Flesh and Blood

Synopsis

Three adult siblings find their family thrown into disarray when their recently widowed mother, Vivien, declares she is in love with a new man. The tension his presence creates threatens to drag the whole family towards tragedy, and perhaps crime.

First Air Date: 2020-02-24

Last Air Date: 2020-02-27

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 4

Created By: Sarah Williams

Networks: ITV1

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Top Cast

Imelda Staunton as Mary Bennett
Francesca Annis as Vivien
Claudie Blakley as Helen
Russell Tovey as Jake
Lydia Leonard as Natalie
Stephen Rea as Mark
Sharon Small as Stella
Keir Charles as George
David Bamber as D.I. Doug Lineham
Karl Farrer as Family Member (uncredited)

Seasons

Season 1 (2020)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2020-02-24)

When recently-widowed Vivien announces her love for a new man, Mark, it throws her family of adult children into chaos.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2020-02-25)

Vivien shocks her children by announcing she plans to sell their childhood home and go travelling with Mark. Each of the three siblings also has personal problems of their own to contend with - Helen's actions at work are beginning to have an impact on her marriage, Jake is shocked to discover that Leila might be moving on, and Natalie's affair starts to threaten her physical safety
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2020-02-26)

The children's ongoing distrust starts to put a strain on Vivien and Mark's relationship. Meanwhile, Natalie struggles deal with her situation with Tony, and Jake turns to Stella for advice. Later, Jake unearths a darkly disturbing secret about Mark's past.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2020-02-27)

Vivien tries to dismiss her children's fears about Mark, even as serious doubts creep into her mind. Jake's chances of reconciling with Leila suffer a potentially fatal blow. Helen is desperate to patch things up with George, even as her career hangs in the balance.