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Saffron Otter

Chloe on BBC One: First look at the new social media thriller from the director of Sex Education

The BBC has released first-look images of their new thriller, Chloe.

Coming to BBC One, the six-part drama uncovers the dark side of our obsession with social media.

It's written by Alice Seabright - who recently directed episodes of Netflix's hit show, Sex Education.

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The lead role is portrayed by Erin Doherty - who rose to fame for her role as Princess Anne in Netflix's The Crown.

The series is an "assertive, audacious thriller exploring obsession, identity, grief, and truth" and looks set to go down well with Black Mirror fans.

Erin as Becky (BBC/Mam Tor Productions/York Tillyer/Real World)

What is it about?

The official synopsis says: "Becky thinks Chloe has the perfect life.

"Years after Chloe abandoned her when they were teenagers, Becky still obsessively watches Chloe's life through her picture-perfect social media. But when Chloe dies suddenly, Becky's need to find out how and why leads her to assume a new identity and infiltrate the enviable lives of Chloe's closest friends.

"Who was Chloe? What happened to her? And why does Becky think Chloe was trying to send her a message before she died?

"Through her alter-ego Sasha, Becky becomes a powerful, transgressive heroine, trapped in a dangerous web of lies, only some of which are her own."

Erin Doherty & Pippa Bennett Warner (BBC/Mam Tor Prodcutions/York Tillyer/Real World)

When is it on TV?

There is no official start date for Chloe just yet. But filming in Bristol began earlier this year in April, so it's expected to arrive to BBC One later this year or early 2022.

Who is the cast?

Chloe (POPPY GILBERT), Elliott (BILLY HOWLE), Becky (ERIN DOHERTY), Livia (PIPPA BENNETT-WARNER), Richard (JACK FARTHING) (BBC/Mam Tor Productions/York Tillyer)

The twisted drama features a young line-up of up-and-coming talent.

Erin Doherty plays the lead of Becky, who is best known for her role as Princess Anne in The Crown.

Other stars include Billy Howle, of The Serpent, Pippa Bennett-Warner of Gangs of London, Jack Farthing of Poldark, Poppy Gilbert of Stay Close, Akshay Khanna of Grace, Brandon Micheal Hall of Search Party and newcomer Alexander Eliot.

Jack Farthing of Poldark (BBC/Mam Tor Productions/Luke Varley)

Creator Alice Seabright said: “Becky is obsessed with Chloe, and I’m obsessed with both of them. I'm so excited to tell their story.

"I'm also obsessed with the amazing Tally Garner and Morven Reid at Mam Tor [Productions], and would definitely assume a new identity to infiltrate their lives. Thankfully for everyone, I get to make a TV show with them instead.

"Thank you to Ben Irving, Piers Wenger and the excellent people at the BBC - I couldn’t ask for a more brilliant team to go on this adventure with.”

Tally Garner, Executive Producer at Mam Tor Productions, said: “I am absolutely thrilled that Mam Tor’s first production is with the fiercely talented writer and director Alice Seabright.

"In Becky she has created a heroine for our time and I am so excited that she will be appearing on BBC One. I am incredibly grateful to Piers Wenger, Ben Irving and Manda Levin for all their support in bringing Alice’s fabulous and formidable creation to the screen.”

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