Too Good to Be True is a two-part British television drama thriller, written by William Humble and directed by Sarah Harding, that first broadcast on ITV between 22 and 23 September 2003.[1] The series stars Peter Davison and Niamh Cusack as Robert and Tina Lewis, a happily divorced couple with a modern relationship and two children, who live with their mother. Robert is remarried to a younger career woman, but reacts very badly when, after four years of being single, Tina begins a new relationship with Matthew (Adrian Lukis). And when his attempts to sabotage his ex-wife’s new relationship fail, his jealousy escalates out of control and his obsession turns her new life into a growing nightmare that threatens to destroy his own marriage, his children and everything he holds dear.[1]
| Too Good to Be True | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Thriller |
| Written by | William Humble |
| Directed by | Sarah Harding |
| Starring |
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| Composer | Jennie Muskett |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 2 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Charles Elton |
| Producer | Lars MacFarlane |
| Cinematography | David Higgs |
| Editor | David Rees |
| Running time | 75 minutes |
| Production company | Carlton Television |
| Original release | |
| Network | ITV |
| Release | 22 September – 23 September 2003 |
The first episode of Too Good to Be True attracted 7.28 million viewers, while the concluding episode attracted 6.55.[2] The series was released on DVD via ITV Studios on 21 May 2007.[3]
Production
editThe series was filmed in and around the United Kingdom.
Reception
editMemorable TV described the series as "a thriller based on jealousy and sexual obsession".[1]
Cast
edit- Peter Davison as Robert Lewis
- Niamh Cusack as Tina Lewis
- Adrian Lukis as Matthew Jarman
- Sandra Huggett as Carol Lewis
- Caroline Loncq as Stella
- Joseph Friend as Charlie Lewis
- Heather Louise Cameron as Amy Lewis
- Sadie Shimmin as Debbie
- Jax Williams as Pauline
- Patrick Pearson as Anthony
References
edit- ^ a b c "Too Good To Be True (ITV-1 2003, Peter Davison, Niamh Cusack)". Memorable TV. 10 February 2017. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
- ^ "Weekly Top 30 Programmes". BARB. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
- ^ "Too Good To Be True [DVD]". Amazon. 21 May 2007. Retrieved 25 July 2024.