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Episode 1

Paula Series 1
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Thrilling three-part drama. Paula is a chemistry teacher whose life begins to spin out of control after a one-night stand with handyman James.

Olivier-winning Denise Gough stars as Paula, a young chemistry teacher whose life is turned upside down after a reckless one-night stand with ducker and diver James. Written by acclaimed playwright Conor McPherson, directed by Alex Holmes and produced by Peter Norris, Paula is a thrilling three-part drama.

Paula is trying to end an affair with handsome but married PE teacher Philip, which hasn't gone unnoticed by the headmaster. If that wasn't enough, she discovers a rat infestation in her basement. Paula asks handyman James to sort out the problem. There is an instant spark of animal attraction between them, leading to a passionate one-night stand.

Everything is not as it seems with James - with too many mouths to feed at home he is desperate for money. The pressure is on him, and since meeting Paula something seems to be haunting James. Having learnt about the affair he tries to blackmail Philip. Things go terrifyingly wrong when he flies into a rage. From this point on, James and Paula are locked in a dance of mutual destruction which only one of them can survive.

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Thu 25 May 2017 21:00
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Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:22

    Paolo Nutini

    Candy

  • 00:50

    Paolo Nutini

    Candy

  • 00:52

    Teufelskicker

    43 - Die Beach Kings! (Teil 22)

  • 00:54

    Grim Reaper Players

    Heavy Gusting Wind (Stormy Night)

Credits

Paula Denise Gough
James Tom Hughes
McArthur Owen McDonnell
Terry Sean McGinley
Gemma Jane Brennan
Morgan Siobhan Cullen
Crystal Aoibhinn McGinnity
Philip Edward MacLiam
Laurence Emily Taaffe
Mr Henshaw Gary Lilburn
Hogan David Herlihy
Brady David Pearse
Diane Aislin McGuckin
Mrs Morecroft Rachael Dowling
Callum Jonny Holden
Mary Amelie Metcalfe
Sarah Aoibhe Bruce
David Dylan Breen
Skye Skye McClenaghan
Madeline Olivia Feron
Writer Conor McPherson
Producer Peter Norris
Director Alex Holmes

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