Shock tale's a real nightmare
CHANNEL 4’s shock new sex abuse drama gave the cast nightmares.
It follows the story of mum-oftwo Jo, whose relationship with her new younger boyfriend Danny is put to the test in a shocking fashion.
She receives an anonymous text message claiming her live-in lover is sexually abusing her 11-year-old daughter.
Her world is turned upside down as she seeks the truth. It throws up questions about trust and the realisation that nothing can be the same between them again.
The drama is based on a real-life case but the stars in the show claim it would be the ultimate nightmare for them to deal with.
Game Of Thrones actress Indira Varma, who plays Jo, said: “I’ve never been in a situation like this. Thank God. It’s horrendous.”
And Streetcat Named Bob actor Luke Treadaway, who portrays her lover Danny, added: “It would be the most scary and terrifying thing to be accused like that in real life. I cannot think of anything worse.”
Terrifying
Documentary maker and writer David Nath explained: “There were real stories about the consequences of a sexual allegation that felt terrifying and there was this one story where we saw a ‘window’ – an allegation from an anonymous source, similar to our film.
“There was this ‘window’ where the girlfriend didn’t know what she thought. It lasted only a couple of hours but that window of doubt was a powerful moment to see how an accusation can change your view and perception of someone you think you know.
“As soon as the seed is planted you’ve crossed that line.”
Unspeakable airs this Sunday at 9pm on Channel 4.