The drama has been written by Catherine Tregenna…
The One That Got Away stars Elen Rhys as DI Ffion Lloyd, who teams up with her former lover, DS Rick Sheldon (Richard Harrington), to investigate the murder of a nurse in a Welsh seaside town.
This psychologically driven thriller delves into the complex relationship between Rick and Ffion as they confront not only a killer but also the unresolved issues of their past. The murder stirs up old wounds in the small community, casting doubt on a historic conviction and raising the chilling possibility of a copycat killer. The series offers a forensic examination of a town, a killer, and a love affair – both past and present.
Elen Rhys:
“Coming home to Wales to film was a joy—immersing myself in everything Welsh. The talented, close-knit crew worked together so well, making it a truly lovely and extraordinary experience. I felt so lucky. Catherine Tregenna’s writing blew me away. It’s not your typical crime drama; it goes much deeper. I love that there are no heroes, the characters are complex, damaged, and human; everyone is as flawed as the next. It’s so true to life. To me, it’s a drama about what it means to be human.”
Filmed on location in Pembroke Dock and south Wales, the series features a stellar Welsh cast, including: Rhian Blythe, Sule Rimi, Ian Puleston-Davies, Ioan Hefin, Aled Pugh, Mali Ann Rees, Will Thomas, Sharon Morgan and Hannah Daniel.
Nick Andrews, Head of Commissioning for BBC Cymru Wales:
“The One That Got Away is a knotty, twisty-turny, edge-of-your-seat thriller interwoven with an electrifying love story, featuring a fantastic Welsh cast. BBC Cymru Wales is so pleased to be able to offer this excellent Cymru Noir to our audiences. You’ll be gripped and quivering all at once – nail-biting stuff.”
The One That Got Away was produced by Blacklight and distributed by Banijay Rights, with support from the Welsh Government via Creative Wales. The first episode will air on BBC One Wales at 9:10pm, on February 25, and all episodes will be available to view on BBC iPlayer. A double-bill of the first two episodes will air on BBC Four on March 1, St David’s Day.
In other BBC Wales news following a tender process BBC Studios has retained the contract to produce BBC Cardiff Singer of the World. The tender was launched in July 2024 and from a field of eligible tenderers, BBC Studios’ bid scored highest against the published criteria.
The Beeb will stage a gala concert to celebrate the internationally renowned BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition in October 2025. As St. David’s Hall is set to be renovated, the concert will be in place of the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition in 2025. The competition will return in 2027.
