Nightsleeper

Nightsleeper is an upcoming six-part British television series made for BBC One, starring Joe Cole and Alexandra Roach and written by Nick Leather for Euston Films.

Synopsis
A real-time drama, the series is set on a sleeper train travelling to London from Glasgow in Scotland. Two people who have not previously met before must work together to try to save the lives of the passengers.

Cast

 * Joe Cole as Joe Roag, an off-duty policeman
 * Alexandra Roach as Abby Aysgarth, the Acting Technical Director at the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre
 * David Threlfall
 * Ruth Madeley
 * James Cosmo
 * Katie Leung
 * Scott Reid
 * Jasmine Naziha Jones
 * Sharon Rooney
 * Alex Ferns
 * Daniel Cahill
 * Sharon Small
 * Lois Chimimba
 * Leah MacRae
 * Katie Pattinson
 * David Colvin

Production
It was revealed in December 2022 that the BBC had commissioned the series written by Nick Leather who is also executive producer alongside Gaynor Holmes for Euston Films. Executive producers also include Kate Harewood and Neomi Spanos. Jonathan Curling is producing. The series is directed by Jamie Magnus Stone and John Hayes.

Casting
In April 2023 it was revealed that Joe Cole and Alexandra Roach would lead the cast. That same month other cast members were revealed including David Threlfall, Ruth Madeley, Alex Ferns, Sharon Small, James Cosmo, Lois Chimimba, Gabriel Howell, Katie Leung, Leah MacRae, Adam Mitchell, Sharon Rooney, Pamela Nomvete, Scott Reid, Daniel Cahill, and Parth Thakerar were announced.

Filming
Filming was revealed to be taking place in Glasgow in April 2023.

Broadcast
The series is expected to air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in early 2024.