LIFE: S01E05

​​​Life
Series 1/Episode 5
Tuesday 27 October 2020
BBC One
21:00

Written by Mike Bartlett
Series Producer: Kate Crowther
Executive Producer: Jude Liknaitzky
Executive Producer: Roanna Benn
​​​Executive Producer: Mike Bartlett

The neighbours all remain trapped in situations of their own making: can they escape?

Gai has a new style and a new stance on life, but is soon forced to face the consequences of her actions. Belle's sister Ruth moves in, bringing even more chaos than Maya and forcing Belle to see things in a new way.

David finally realises that Belle may hold the key to the answers he seeks.  But even when he reaches the truth, he must contend with his faith and his morals in order to decide how to act.

At Hannah's hen party, she grapples with indecision and tries to understand where Andy's heart lies. 

​And a conversation with Hannah and Gail sheds devastating light on both of their situations.

STARRING

Saira Choudhry as Saira
Melissa Johns as Hannah
Erin Kellyman as Maya
Susannah Fielding as Ruth
Rebecca Hesketh-Smith as Gaby
Alison Steadman as Gail
Peter Davison as Henry
Joshua James as Liam
Calvin Demba as Andy
Victoria Hamilton as Belle
Rachael Stirling as Kelly
Adrian Lester as David