BBC's Apples Never Fall - episodes, plot, filming locations and cast including Peaky Blinders star

The US drama based on Liane Moriarty's novel will make its UK debut on BBC One this weekend as a family's 'darkest secrets begin to surface'

The BBC will air its brand new US drama Apples Never Fall this week, following a seemingly picture-perfect family hiding 'dark secrets'. The mystery drama is based on Liane Moriarty's best-selling novel of the same name and explores the lives of the Delaney family following the sudden arrival of a wounded young woman.

When mum Joy goes mysteriously missing, her children are forced to re-examine their parents' seemingly perfect marriage. Apples Never Fall has been described a 'suspenseful and sinister' and will premiere on BBC One on Saturday, September 21.

Sue Deeks, head of programme acquisition at the BBC, said the show will 'keep BBC viewers intrigued until its riveting final episode.' Here's all you need to know about the BBC's new mystery drama.

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What is Apples Never Fall about?

Apples Never Fall introduces us to wealthy couple Stan and Joy Delaney who are ready to enjoy their retirement before a mysterious wounded woman appears at their doorstep. 'Dark' secrets are soon brought to light as their children explore their family history.

The BBC synopsis reads: "Apples Never Fall centres on the seemingly picture-perfect Delaney family. Former tennis coaches Stan and Joy have sold their successful tennis academy and are ready to start what should be the golden years of their lives. While they look forward to spending time with their four adult children, everything changes when a wounded young woman knocks on Joy and Stan's door, bringing the excitement they've been missing.

"But when Joy suddenly disappears, her children are forced to re-examine their parents' so-called perfect marriage as their family’s darkest secrets begin to surface."

How many episodes of Apples Never Fall are there?

Apples Never Fall is a seven-part drama - with each episode lasting 45 minutes. The first episode of the series will air on Saturday, September 21 at 9:25pm.

The series will be available in full on BBC iPlayer after the first episode airs.

Who is in the cast of Apples Never Fall?

Apples Never Fall is headed up by Annette Bening and Sam Neill who play the role of parents Joy and Stan. Sam Neill has previously starred in Peaky Blinders as Chief Inspector Campbell.

Completing the cast are:

• Jake Lacy as Troy Delaney
• Alison Brie as Amy Delaney
• Conor Merrigan-Turner as Logan Delaney
• Essie Randles as Brooke Delaney
• Katrina Lenk as Lucia Fortino
• Nate Mann as Simon Barrington
• Ana Maria Belo as Caro Azinovic
• Jordon Mahar as Jacob Azinovic
• Giles Matthey as Harry Haddad

Where was Apples Never Fall filmed?

Apples Never Fall was largely filmed on location in Australia, specifically the Gold Coast in Queensland. Shooting sites reportedly include the Paradise Point and Main Beach areas.