MotherFatherSon is a new eight-part drama for BBC Two. Max owns one of the world’s most influential media empires. Information is his trade: he holds dark secrets on everyone, and uses his power ruthlessly.
His son Caden is the youngest ever editor of Max’s prized newspaper, The National Reporter. But Caden is crumbling under the pressure of his father’s expectations, numbing his pain with drugs and excess. When Caden suffers a massive stroke, he’s left like a helpless child, battling to rebuild his life.
Who's in MotherFatherSon?
Richard Gere. It’s been almost 30 years since Richard worked in television. He's best known for his film roles as Billy Flynn in Chicago and Edward Lewis in Pretty Woman. Gere plays Max Finch, a charismatic self-made American businessman with media outlets in London and around the world.
Helen McCrory. Helen is best know for her roles as the Peaky Blinders matriach, Aunt Polly and as Narcissa Malfoy in the Harry Potter series. McCrory plays Kathryn Villiers, Max’s estranged wife and respected former journalist from a wealthy British family.
Billy Howle. Billy is known for his roles as Leonard Vole in BBC TV movie, Witness For The Prosecution and as Edward Mayhew in the film On Chesil Beach. Howle plays Caden Finch, who's crumbling under the pressure of his father’s expectations, numbing his pain with drugs and excess.
When is MotherFatherSon on TV?
MotherFatherSon airs on BBC Two at 9.00pm on Wednesday 6 March.
Watch the trailer
Intrigued? Don't forget to watch MotherFatherSon on BBC Two from 9pm on Wednesday 6 March and BBC iPlayer.
