Keeley Hawes and Synnove Karlsen star in Sky's adaptation of John Wyndham's sci-fi classic The Midwich Cuckoos and talk here to RTÉ Entertainment's John Byrne about the show and their roles.
Midwich is a small English commuter town - a place where nothing much happens, that is until the twilight hours of a summer’s day when a sleepy corner of Midwich is plunged into panic.
People pass out on their feet without warning, without reason.
When the mysterious blackout is lifted, life for those affected returns to apparent normality except every woman of child-bearing age inside the zone has suddenly and inexplicably fallen pregnant.
As news spreads and tensions simmer, it is up to gifted psychotherapist Dr Susannah Zellaby (Keeley Hawes) to help support those affected through the emotional wilderness.
Local officer DCI Paul Haynes (Max Beesley) is tasked with maintaining order but a terrifying force is building in the comfortable streets of Midwich.
Who are these children? And what do they want?
The Midwich Cuckoos will be available on Sky Max and NOW from Thursday June 2
