Two Weeks in August is an upcoming British drama series that will broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in 2026.
A woman goes on holiday with friends and family in the Mediterranean and finds herself trapped on an island.
Writer of the series Catherine Shepherd described the series saying:
The eight-part original drama series is written and created by Catherine Shepherd. It is a Various Artists Limited (VAL) production. The lead director is Tom George (This Country) who will direct episodes 1-4, with Matthew Moore (Colin From Accounts) directing episodes 5-8.
Catherine Shepherd and Tom George serve as Executive Producers alongside Roberto Troni and Kat Reynolds for Various Artists Limited, and Jo McClellan for the BBC. Rhonda Smith will be the producer.
The series was commissioned by Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama.
Filming took place in Malta and Gozo with the help of local production company Pellikola, and began in April 2025.
Two Weeks in August will broadcast on BBC One and be available on BBC iPlayer.