The BBC has released the first-look images from forthcoming supernatural drama The Witch Farm, giving us our first glimpse at Gabrielle Creevy and Michael Socha in the new four-part series.
Coming soon to BBC One and BBC iPlayer, the drama is written and created by Danny Robins, the man behind Uncanny, The Battersea Poltergeist and 2:22 – A Ghost Story. Inspired by first-hand accounts, theories and real events explored in Robins’ BBC Radio 4 podcast of the same name, The Witch Farm follows a family whose fresh start in rural Wales takes a terrifying turn.
What Is The Witch Farm About?
Set in South Wales in 1989, The Witch Farm follows Bill, played by Michael Socha, Liz, played by Gabrielle Creevy, and their teenage son Jonathan, played by Lewin Lloyd. The family leave London behind for Heol Fanog, a remote farmhouse in the foothills of the Brecon Beacons, hoping for a fresh start.
At first, the isolation offers exactly the escape they were looking for, but unexplained disturbances soon begin around the house and a strange figure appears. As Bill and Liz try to understand what is happening, they are drawn deeper into the property’s history, with the haunting placing increasing pressure on their marriage.
Who Is in The Witch Farm Cast?
Gabrielle Creevy, recently seen in The Guest and Black Doves, stars as Liz alongside The Cage and Showtrial actor Michael Socha as Bill. Lewin Lloyd, known for His Dark Materials, plays their teenage son Jonathan.
The newly announced supporting cast includes Sian Gibson as medium Bethan, with Ted Lasso star Jeremy Swift playing spiritualist Eddie Burks. Edward Holcroft joins as Max Hardiman, with Robert Pugh and Roger Evans also among the cast.
Is The Witch Farm Based on a True Story?
The Witch Farm is inspired by first-hand accounts, theories and real events explored in Danny Robins’ BBC Radio 4 podcast of the same name. The original podcast investigated the story surrounding Heol Fanog, a remote farmhouse in Wales and the reported supernatural events connected to the property. The television series turns that material into a four-part drama rather than presenting it as a documentary, with Robins adapting the story for the screen.
When Is The Witch Farm on BBC?
The BBC has not yet announced an exact release date for The Witch Farm, but the series is confirmed as coming soon to BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The drama consists of four hour-long episodes and is a co-commission between the BBC and BBC Cymru Wales. With the first-look images now released, we should hopefully hear more about its transmission date before too long.
Who Is Making The Witch Farm?
Danny Robins writes, creates and executive produces the series, with Stacey Gregg directing and Megan Ott producing. Mammoth Screen produces the drama for BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with additional support from the Welsh Government through Creative Wales.
The original The Witch Farm podcast was produced by Bafflegab and Uncanny Media for BBC Radio 4.
For CultureCues, this already sounds right up our street. A remote Welsh farmhouse, unexplained events and Danny Robins behind the story is a pretty convincing combination, and the first images have only made us more curious. Gabrielle Creevy and Michael Socha are a great pairing to lead it, and seeing Sian Gibson and Jeremy Swift stepping into this much darker world makes the cast even better. We will definitely be keeping an eye out for the release date. Ideally, we will be watching from somewhere a little less creepy than Heol Fanog.
The Witch Farm is coming soon to BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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