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The Split

The Split

20187.23 Seasons18 EpisodesEnded

Overview

The Defoes, a family of female divorce lawyers, are forced to face their past following the return of their estranged father after a 30 year absence.

Produced by Sumrah Mohammed
NetworksBBC One

Top Cast

Nicola Walker

Nicola Walker

Hannah Sterne

Annabel Scholey

Annabel Scholey

Nina Defoe

Stephen Mangan

Stephen Mangan

Nathan Sterne

Deborah Findlay

Deborah Findlay

Ruth Defoe

Fiona Button

Fiona Button

Rose Defoe

Themes & Keywords

infidelityfamily business family relationshipslaw firmdivorce lawyer

About The Split

The Split is a drama series that first aired in 2018 exploring themes of infidelity, family business , family relationships, law firm, divorce lawyer. it stars Nicola Walker, Annabel Scholey, Stephen Mangan. The Defoes, a family of female divorce lawyers, are forced to face their past following the return of their estranged father after a 30 year absence.

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