Nightsleeper is an upcoming six-part thriller series set to premiere on BBC One on September 15, 2024. Created and written by Nick Leather, known for his BAFTA-winning work, the show is about a sleeper train traveling from Glasgow to London, where two strangers must collaborate to avert disaster.
Unfolds in real-time, presenting a tense scenario where a government agency intervenes as cybercriminals hijack the train, navigating it remotely in a crime referred to as ‘hackjacking’. The story centers on Joe Roag, played by Joe Cole, an off-duty policeman, and Abby Aysgarth, portrayed by Alexandra Roach, the Acting Technical Director at the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre.
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As the train speeds towards an uncertain fate, Joe and Abby must overcome their initial distrust and work together to ensure the safety of the passengers. Their journey is fraught with personal stakes and external threats, culminating in a race against time to prevent catastrophe.
The cast of Nightsleeper features: Joe Cole as Joe Roag, an off-duty cop, Alexandra Roach as Abby Aysgarth, a cyber security expert, David Threlfall, known for Shameless, Ruth Madeley from Years and Years, James Cosmo, recognized for his role in Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, Katie Leung, famous for her part in Harry Potter, Sharon Small, Alex Ferns, and Lois Chimimba.
Nightsleeper Season 1 Soundtrack, music by episodes
Nightsleeper Soundtrack: Episode 1 Songs – S01E01
Nightsleeper Soundtrack: Episode 2 Songs – S01E02
Nightsleeper Soundtrack: Episode 3 Songs – S01E03
Nightsleeper Soundtrack: Episode 4 Songs – S01E04
Nightsleeper is produced by Euston Films, a notable production company under the umbrella of Fremantle, known for delivering high-quality drama series. The BBC, a prominent British public service broadcaster, is responsible for airing the show on its channels, including BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
The collaboration between Euston Films and the BBC has a history of producing compelling narratives, and Nightsleeper continues this tradition with its engaging real-time thriller format. The series is written by Nick Leather, a BAFTA-winning writer, ensuring a strong narrative foundation that aligns with the BBC’s reputation for innovative and captivating television.