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On Chesil Beach

Romantic drama based on a novel by Ian McEwan. Young graduates from different social classes get married after an intense but non-physical affair, but the honeymoon proves to be a huge challenge.

Romantic drama based on the novel by Ian McEwan.

Young university graduates from different social classes get married after an intense but non-physical affair. She is a talented and ambitious classical violinist from a supercilious striving family, he is from humbler stock, but despite their intense love for each other, the honeymoon proves to be a huge challenge to their relationship.

1 hour, 41 minutes

Last on

Mon 2 Jun 202523:15
BBC Two

Music Played

  • Sil Austin

    Slow Walk

  • Little Richard

    Ready Teddy 

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Cello Suite No 1 in G major, BWV 1007 (Prelude)

    Performer: Natalie Clein.

  • Dan Jones

    13. I Love You (Edit W. A. Mozart - Symphony No. 35 Haffner In D Major, K. 385

  • Roy Hawkins

    The Thrill Is Gone

  • T. Rex

    Twentieth Century Boy

  • Amy Winehouse

    Wake Up Alone

  • Dan Jones

    29. My Promise To You

Credits

DirectorDominic Cooke
Edward MayhewBilly Howle
Florence PontingSaoirse Ronan
Violet PontingEmily Watson
Geoffrey PontingSamuel West
Lionel MayhewAdrian Scarborough
Majorie MayhewAnne-Marie Duff
WriterIan McEwan

Broadcasts

  • Wed 24 Jun 202021:00
    BBC Two
  • Sun 7 Apr 202422:00
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Tue 30 Jul 202423:05
    BBC Two except Wales & Wales HD
  • Mon 2 Jun 202523:15
    BBC Two