Gillian Anderson is returning to the British Isles for the four-episode television drama “Trespasses,” which will debut on PBS on Sunday, September 20, according to network announcements. The series originally aired on Channel 4 in the U.K. and is set in Northern Ireland during the 1970s at the height of The Troubles, according to reporting from multiple outlets.
Cast and Plot Details for “Trespasses” on PBS
The drama stars Lola Petticrew as Cushla, a Catholic schoolteacher who falls in love with a married Protestant barrister named Michael, played by Tom Cullen, according to network synopses. Gillian Anderson co-stars as Gina, Cushla’s alcoholic mother. Additional cast members include Martin McCann, Emily Taaffe, Oisín Thompson, and Barry Ward. The official synopsis states that as the forbidden romance deepens and violence looms, Cushla finds herself pulled between duty and desire, as well as family and freedom.
Fall TV Scheduling Updates: NBC, CBS, and Apple TV
In broader fall scheduling news, NBC is running a three-hour “Law & Order: SVU” marathon on Thursday, September 10, to salute Mariska Hargitay ahead of her Emmys hosting gig on Monday, September 14, according to network schedules. The marathon showcases her Emmy-winning and nominated performances as Olivia Benson, featuring Season 6, Episode 7 (“Charisma”), Season 7, Episode 3 (“911”), and Season 9, Episode 9 (“Undercover”). Following the marathon, “SVU” returns for its 28th season on Thursday, October 8, leading into the 26th season of “Law & Order.”
Meanwhile, CBS announced that “Big Brother” will air its 1,000th episode on Thursday, August 27. The 90-minute installment features surprise appearances from former houseguests determined by interactive fan votes, a look back at the show’s historic run, and a live eviction. On Apple TV, the platform released a trailer for “Last Seen,” a six-part Australian thriller starring Patrick Brammall as a former detective-turned-police dispatcher who believes a missing girl’s distress call came from his own missing child. Two episodes of “Last Seen” drop on September 9, with weekly releases following through October 7.
Did You Know?
Mariska Hargitay won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for the “SVU” Season 7 episode titled “911,” which is featured in NBC’s September 10 tribute marathon.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Gillian Anderson’s “Trespasses” premiere on PBS?
“Trespasses” premieres on Sunday, September 20, with weekly episodes airing through October 11, according to PBS.
What is the setting of “Trespasses”?
The four-episode drama is set in Northern Ireland during the 1970s at the height of The Troubles.
When does the 28th season of “Law & Order: SVU” premiere?
“Law & Order: SVU” returns for its 28th season on Thursday, October 8, at 9 p.m. on NBC.
How can I watch the 1,000th episode of “Big Brother”?
The 90-minute milestone episode airs on Thursday, August 27, at 8 p.m. on CBS.
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