Gritty drama set at Scottish retreat starring Dougray Scott hits screens in days

Gritty Drama Set at Scottish Retreat Debuts Soon

A compelling six-part series will air next week on Channel 4, offering a captivating mix of heart, wit, and tragedy. Summerwater is adapted from Sarah Moss’s Sunday Times Top Ten novel and promises to be a thrilling new drama.

Cast and Production

Stars Dougray Scott, known from Desperate Housewives, and Shirley Henderson from the Harry Potter series
Written by John Donnelly and directed by Robert McKillop

Plot and Structure

The drama unfolds over a single 24-hour period at a secluded Scottish holiday park. Each episode presents a different character's perspective, seen through their cabin window, weaving intertwined storylines that paint a vivid picture of modern Britain.

What starts as a peaceful vacation soon becomes tense and unsettling as holidaymakers face hidden desires, secrets, and personal conflicts.

Tensions and Themes

Rising tensions among the guests culminate in a powerful finale, highlighting that no one can fully escape themselves, even in isolation.

Trailer Highlights

There are five cabins at Summerwater, four groups of people on holiday, and a family that works in the hotel.

The newly released trailer sets the tone for the series' intense atmosphere with a haunting voiceover and a somber mood.

Author's Summary

Summerwater is a gripping portrayal of human complexities that unfolds in a tense, isolated Scottish retreat over one transformative day.

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Daily Record — 2025-11-07