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If you find TV sex scenes embarrassing, this is not the show for you. Otherwise, it’s difficult to see why you wouldn’t be grippd by this steamy four-part psychological thriller, based on Louise Doughty’s novel. — (Image credit: BBC/Kudos/Nick Briggs)

Steamy four-part psychological thriller, starring Emily Watson, based on Louise Doughty's novel

If you find TV sex scenes embarrassing, this is not the show for you. Otherwise, it's difficult to see why you wouldn't be gripped by this steamy four-part psychological thriller, based on Louise Doughty's novel.

Emily Watson stars as Dr Yvonne Carmichael, a married, middle-aged scientist who thinks the highlight of her day will be speaking at the Select Committee at the House of Commons.

Little does she know she's about to bump into a mysterious, handsome stranger in the corridors of Westminster, who instantly seduces her and with whom she is about to start a reckless affair.

And the drama doesn't stop there… Tense, bold and startling.