The Lovers

44min

Drama

Comedy

Janet is a foul-mouthed, hilarious, Belfast supermarket worker who doesn’t care about anything, including her life. Seamus is a handsome, self-centered, political broadcaster with what looks to be a perfect London life and a celebrity girlfriend. When they unexpectedly meet, they instantly clash – and yet also find themselves inextricably drawn to each other.

Production Companies

Drama Republic

Sky Studios

Episodes

Cast

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

30min

7th Sep 2023

A love story about two people who appear to be utterly wrong for each other, but may be entirely right, begins.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

26min

14th Sep 2023

Seamus and Janet meet in Belfast and, after a glorious night of laughter and sexual tension, Janet makes a shocking suggestion.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

26min

21st Sep 2023

Seamus' girlfriend whisks him away for the night and drags Janet along, too. An agonising night of lies and subterfuge ensues.

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

26min

28th Sep 2023

At last, the day has come: the affair is on! But when they realise they've both 'caught feelings', things take a different turn.

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

23min

5th Oct 2023

Janet visits London to be with Seamus and have some touristy fun. But it's clear the lovers are keeping secrets from each other.

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

30min

12th Oct 2023

It's over between Janet and Seamus, but Janet's boss urges her not to give up. Can they find a way back to each other?

First air date

7th Sep 2023

Last air date

12th Oct 2023

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks