The hype is beginning to reach boiling point for Stephen Graham and Jodie Comer's new drama.
The scouse superstars are set to finally reunite on the small screen for Help, a Channel 4 programme set in a Liverpool care home at the start of the pandemic.
The two actors share a strong bond offscreen and it will be the first time they will have worked together since 2012's Good Cop.
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Jodie revealed during her BAFTA award-winning speech how she owes Stephen a pint for helping kickstart her career as he introduced her to agent Jane Epstein after he was impressed by her performance in the mini-series.
The actors have been eager to work together ever since and they have spoken of how proud they are of the finished product of what turned into a passion project.
Speaking to Channel 4, Jodie, 28, said: “For us to be able to explore such a relevant and emotive story through the eyes of such beautifully real characters, and in our home city of Liverpool, is a real honour."
Stephen, 48, added: "I’ve wanted to work with Jodie for ages, and together we’re hugely passionate about shining a light on one of the biggest tragedies of our time and the people at the heart of it.”
What is Help about?
Based in a fictional Liverpool care home, Help tells the moving story of the relationship between a young care home worker and a patient at the start of the Coronavirus pandemic.
The story has been written by BAFTA award-winning writer Jack Thorne - and the 120 minute drama will chart how Sarah and Tony's lives are changed forever by the unprecedented period.
Jodie plays a shy care home worker named Sarah who forms a special connection with Stephen Graham's Tony, a 47-year-old who has been diagnosed with Young Onset Alzheimers.
When is Help on TV?
Channel 4 have increased the publicity for the drama in recent weeks as they released a brand new trailer at the end of last month.
Channel 4 have now confirmed that Help will air on Thursday September 16 at 9pm
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