‘The Split’ – an exciting new Divorce drama – aired on BBC One back in April 2018, and caused quite a stir.
Here is all you need to know.
What is ‘The Split’ about?
The series follows three sisters – divorce lawyers Hannah and Nina and their youngest sibling Rose – as they navigate the scandalous divorce scene whilst also dealing with their own personal family affairs.
The six-part show was described by the BBC as an “authentic, layered and witty exploration of modern marriage and the legacy of divorce” – told through the stories of a family of female lawyers working in London’s busy divorce circuit.
Who stars in ‘The Split’?
Nicola Walker leads the cast as Hannah Defoe, who jumps ship to work for a rival law firm after being refused a promotion by her boss and mother. Britannia’s Annabel Scholey stars as Hannah’s sister Nina and Grantchester actress Fiona Button portrays youngest sibling Rose.
How have viewers reacted?
The Split has had mixed reviews from viewers, with some hailing the high profile cast while others pick holes in its depiction of life at a law firm. Only time will tell to see if the drama can win the naysayers over when it returns for series 2.
What will happen in ‘The Split’ season 2?
Season two is set to pick up from these events and further explore the world of London’s high flying divorce lawyers.
You can watch the series one of the six-part drama on BBC iPlayer.
