What a way to start a holiday - BBC — Friday 22 May 2026The BBC has unveiled a tantalising first glimpse of its new black comedy drama Two Weeks In August, and it is hardly the serene Greek getaway viewers might expect. The clip opens on a group of British friends arriving on a sun-drenched island only for tensions to surface almost immediately, hinting at the psychological unravelling that lies ahead. With the nation’s appetite for dark holiday thrillers undimmed since shows such as The White Lotus, this home-grown take promises to tap into familiar anxieties about friendship, secrets and the fragile art of switching off. Starring Jessica Raine, Damien Molony, Nicholas Pinnock, Antonia Thomas, Leila Farzad and Hugh Skinner, the series follows the group as their two-week escape reveals far more about themselves than any of them bargained for. The ensemble, drawn largely from British stage and screen, brings a recognisable mix of middle-class neuroses and sharp banter that should resonate with audiences who have endured their own strained group holidays. For UK viewers still navigating post-pandemic travel chaos and rising costs, the drama offers both escapism and a wry mirror. Rather than simply delivering sun-kissed intrigue, Two Weeks In August looks set to explore how even the most carefully planned breaks can expose the cracks beneath the surface.Watch the full video from BBC News below.