The show’s talented leads are joined by:

Romola Garai
Derek Jacobi
Julian Barratt
Karl Johnson
Ellie Haddington

Phew!

What are people saying about The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies?

The series has been described as a “dark, funny and unpredictable thriller” that promises to answer some major questions. Questions such as, say, why do ‘respectable’ psychopaths rise to the top? Why does a posh man in a suit still seem so plausible compared to a working-class single mum in a pink plastic rain mac? And if you can’t beat them, is joining them really so bad?”

While we love a deplorable con artist as much as the next true crime addict, we’re mainly tuning in for some serious sisterhood vibes. Because, yes, you better believe that a beautifully unexpected friendship is going to blossom between Alice and Cheryl – and that they will tap into their true potential when they work together, too.

When and where can we watch The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies?

BBC One’s The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies drops on Tuesday 29 August at 9pm, and all five episodes will be available on BBC iPlayer from that date.

Will you be watching?

The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies: this BBC thriller is all about a conman, and we’re already obsessed