ITV releases five-part drama The Party starring Luke Evans

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 16:07 · Archive

ITV will broadcast a five-part drama based on Elizabeth Day's novel, starring Luke Evans as a journalist and Tom Cullen as a politician.

ITV will broadcast a new five-part drama this weekend based on Elizabeth Day's novel. The story follows Martin Gilmour, a journalist played by Luke Evans, and his lifelong friendship with Ben Fitzmaurice, a wealthy and charismatic politician played by Tom Cullen. Raised by his working-class mother, Martin wins a scholarship to an elite boarding school where he meets Ben. The two forge an unbreakable bond, with Ben and his family providing Martin the sense of belonging he has always sought. Martin remains unflinchingly loyal to Ben through crises.

Three decades later, Martin is invited to Ben's lavish birthday party at the Fitzmaurices' country estate. A Conservative leader's resignation threatens to derail the celebration as Ben considers announcing his intention to stand for the leadership. Martin fears the publicity that Ben's bid would bring, as it threatens to dredge up secrets from their past with tragic consequences.

The drama moves between the shocking events of the party and a police investigation that follows, interspersed with flashbacks to Martin and Ben's lives at school, university and during their London party days. ITV describes the series as a gripping exploration of identity, privilege and devotion. The Party was filmed in Wales and will air on ITV1 and ITVX from 9pm on Sunday, 11 October.

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• Full cast list for ITV's gripping new drama The Party starring Luke EvansITV will release a new gripping drama this weekend - see the full cast list, what it's about and how to watch it.Worcester News · 9 Oct, 15:22
• Full cast list for ITV's gripping new drama The Party starring Luke EvansITV will release a new gripping drama this weekend - see the full cast list, what it's about and how to watch it.Malvern Gazette · 9 Oct, 15:22

In this story: Luke Evans · Tom Cullen · Elizabeth Day · ITV · Wales

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