Every Woman Knows a Secret is a 1999 British television drama series written by William Humble, based on the 1996 novel of the same name by Rosie Thomas. The series aired on ITV from 18 March to 1 April 1999, consisting of three 60-minute episodes. It was both set and filmed in Berkshire, England.
Plot
The series stars Siobhan Redmond as Jess Arrowsmith, a divorced woman in her forties whose son Danny is killed in a drunk-driving car crash. Jess shocks her family and friends by beginning an intense love affair with Rob (played by Paul Bettany), the young man who was driving the car that caused her son's death. The story also follows Jess's daughter Beth, who is having an affair with a man twice her age, leading to various revelations within the family.
Cast
- Siobhan Redmond as Jess
- Paul Bettany as Rob
- Miles Anderson as Ian
- Claire Cox as Beth
- Serena Evans as Lizzie
- Tom Chadbon as James
- Jolyon Baker as Samantha
- Danny Erskine as Prison Boy
- Sam Loggin as Catherine
Production
The series was produced by Carnival Films, with Brian Eastman as producer and Charles Hubbard as executive producer. It was directed by Paul Seed, with music composed by Nigel Hess. The series was later released on Region 1 DVD in the United States, though it remains unreleased in the United Kingdom.
Episodes
| No. | Title | Airdate | UK viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | 18 March 1999 | 6.54 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | 25 March 1999 | 6.06 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | 1 April 1999 | 5.65 |
Source Material
The series is based on the 1996 novel Every Woman Knows a Secret by British author Rosie Thomas. The novel explores themes of grief, forbidden love, and family secrets.
