The Listeners official BBC trailer
A spine-chilling new drama series centred around a mysterious humming sound that only a teacher can hear is set to be released. The Listeners, based on Jordan Tannahill's novel, revolves around English teacher Claire, played by Rebecca Hall, who starts hearing a low hum that seems inaudible to everyone else.
In her quest to find others who can hear the hum, the BBC One sees her distance herself from loved ones and encounters a mysterious group of individuals who also claim they can hear the noise.
The BBC describes The Listeners as a series that "explores the seduction of the wild and unknowable, the human search for the transcendent, the rise of conspiracy culture in the West, and the desire for community and connection in our increasingly polarised times."
Here's everything you need to know about this fresh BBC drama, including the cast, storyline, trailer, and release date.
What is the plot of The Listeners?
The Listeners centres on English teacher Claire who begins to hear a low humming sound that no one else around her can detect. This sound starts to bother Claire and creates friction between her husband Paul, and their daughter Ashley.
Doctors are unable to identify any apparent source or medical reason for the sound, but Claire discovers that student Kyle, portrayed by Ollie West, can also hear it.
The two form an unexpected and close friendship, but find themselves increasingly alienated from their families, friends, and colleagues.
The latest BBC One series, The Listeners, introduces viewers to a couple, Jo and Omar, who believe they can hear a mysterious sound known as 'The Hum' and consider it a gift for the "chosen few."
The BBC describes The Listeners as a show that "explores the seduction of the wild and unknowable, the human search for the transcendent, the rise of conspiracy culture in the West, and the desire for community and connection in our increasingly polarised times."
The Listeners is written by Jordan Tannahill and directed by Janicza Bravo. Both also serve as executive producers, alongside Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe, Chelsea Morgan Hoffmann and Rachel Dargavel for Element Pictures, Rebecca Ferguson for the BBC, and Alice Birch.
The new BBC One series is produced by BAFTA-nominated Ed King (His House, Suspect, Howl).
When is The Listeners released and how many episodes are there?
The Listeners will consist of four episodes, each under 60 minutes.
The premiere is set for 9pm on Tuesday, November 19, with subsequent episodes airing weekly at the same time. Additionally, the entire series will be available on BBC iPlayer from Tuesday, November 19.
Who stars in The Listeners?
The cast features Rebecca Hall, known for her roles in Christine, The Town, and Vicky Christina Barcelona, as teacher Claire, while Ollie West, from The Sparrow, plays school student Kyle.
The extensive cast features Prasanna Puwanarajah (The Crown, Ten Percent, Patrick Melrose), Amr Waked (Ramy), Gayle Rankin (Men, Perry Mason, The Greatest Showman), Mia Tharia (Phoenix Rise) and Franc Ashman (The Bastard Son and the Devil Himself, Inside Man).
Additional actors include Samuel Edward Cook (Peaky Blinders, The Gallows Pole), Karen Henthorn (Coronation Street, The Rising), Lucy Sheen (Ping Pong) and Ian Mercer (Doctors, All Creatures Great And Small).
