Too Good to Be True | |
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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 (2003-09-22) – 23 September 2003 (2003-09-23) |
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. 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.
The first episode of Too Good to Be True attracted 7.28 million viewers, while the concluding episode attracted 6.55. The series was released on DVD via ITV Studios on 21 May 2007.
Production
The series was filmed in and around the United Kingdom.
Reception
Memorable TV described the series as "a thriller based on jealousy and sexual obsession".
Cast
- 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
- ^ "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.
External links
Categories:- 2003 British television series debuts
- 2003 British television series endings
- 2000s British drama television series
- 2000s British television miniseries
- British thriller television series
- British English-language television shows
- ITV television dramas
- Television series by ITV Studios
- Carlton Television
- Television shows set in the United Kingdom