![\""Vigil"\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/22882655-high_res-vigil-53259d7.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" "\\"\"bbc-nuclear-submarine-thriller-vigil\"\\"")
<\/div> The BBC released a few more first-look images ahead of the drama\u2019s TV debut, with Suranne Jones\u2019s Amy Silva seen hanging precariously above the submarine in one photo, while Martin Compston\u2019s character argues with his colleagues in another.<\/p>\n
Read on for everything you need to know about BBC One\u2019s Vigil, including plot details, cast and much more.<\/p>
When is Vigil on BBC One?<\/strong><\/h2>\nBBC One has announced the release date for Vigil, revealing that the first two episodes will air over the bank holiday on\u00a0Sunday 29th August<\/strong> and\u00a0Monday 30th August<\/strong> at\u00a09pm<\/strong> on BBC One\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0BBC iPlayer.<\/strong><\/p>\nThe remaining episodes will air each week on Sunday from then onwards.<\/p>\n
The drama was announced in January 2020 with a full cast in place, but the subsequent pandemic delayed production substantially.<\/p>\n
Filming had to be temporarily halted as the television industry adapted to a new way of working, but picked up again in late August 2020 and has since been completed.<\/p>\n
Vigil trailer<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe BBC dropped a brand new trailer for the moody thriller in July, and it certainly looks as promising as it sounds.<\/p>\n\n
We had already got our first glimpse at Vigil on Sunday, 2nd May, when the first trailer was released \u2013 on the same day that the sixth series of Line of Duty<\/a> drew to a close on BBC One.<\/p>\n\nVigil cast<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\""Vigil"\"]( "\\"\"bbc-nuclear-submarine-thriller-vigil\"\\"")
<\/div> BBC<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\nThe lead role, that of DCI Amy Silva, will be played by Gentleman Jack star Suranne Jones, who said that the script feels \u201cfresh and relevant.\u201d<\/p>\n
She said, \u201cTom Edge has created a thrill of a story, set in a world I knew nothing about. The cast and crew World Productions have put together to tell this story is so exciting.<\/p>\n
Amy Silva is a brilliantly complex character, thrown into a highly charged situation where her authority is weakened. We watch as she navigates her own personal trauma and loss, all at a time when she\u2019s questioning her relationships and life choices.\u201d<\/p>\n
![\""Vigil"\"]( "\\"\"bbc-nuclear-submarine-thriller-vigil\"\\"")
<\/div> BBC<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\nRose Leslie, best known for her turns as Ygritte on Game of Thrones and Gwen Dawson on Downton Abbey will also play a key role in the Vigil cast<\/a>. She said of her involvement, \u201cI was weaned on BBC drama and it is thrilling to be back working at a place that feels like home with Tom Edge\u2019s complex and gripping script. It will be a real honour to work with Suranne and I am looking forward to be filming back in Scotland.\u201d<\/p>\nThe pair certainly have a lot of chemistry, and the latest trailer seemed to hint at a potential romantic relationship between the two.<\/p>\n
A host of other stars have also signed onto the project, including Bodyguard\u2019s Anjli Mohindra, Endeavour\u2019s Shaun Evans, and Martin Compston \u2013 well known to BBC One audiences as Steve Arnott on Line of Duty.<\/p>\n
They are joined by Paterson Joseph (The Leftovers, Peep Show), Connor Swindells (Sex Education, Jamestown), Adam James (Doctor Foster, Deep State), and Gary Lewis (His Dark Materials, Billy Elliot).<\/p>\n
What is Vigil about?<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe series is set in Scotland and revolves around the events after the mysterious disappearance of a fishing trawler and a death on-board a Trident nuclear submarine. The two incidents see a conflict between local police and British security officers, with the Navy also involved.<\/p>\n
DCI Amy Silva steps in to lead the investigation, which according to the plot synopsis, \u201cleads an investigation on land and at sea into a conspiracy that threatens the very heart of Britain\u2019s nuclear deterrent.\u201d<\/p>\n
(And in case you\u2019re confused, yes \u2013 ITV also has a nuclear submarine-based thriller on the way, but that one\u2019s called Tenacity<\/a>.)<\/p>\nWho is writing and directing Vigil?<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\""Vigil"\"]( "\\"\"bbc-nuclear-submarine-thriller-vigil\"\\"")
<\/div> BBC<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\nThe series was created by Tom Edge, whose previous writing credits include 2019 biopic Judy and episodes of The Crown, while \u00a0Ed Macdonald (The End of The F***ing World) and\u00a0Chandni Lakhani (Dublin Murders) have also contributed episodes.<\/p>\n
Edge said of the series: \u201cI\u2019m completely thrilled to be making this series with the talented people at World Productions and BBC Drama. The \u2018Continuous At Sea Deterrent\u2019, better known as \u2018Trident\u2019, has been a contentious part of national life for half a century now, a stock of nuclear missiles kept hundreds of feet below the sea surface.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut this world has rarely been explored on screen. I can\u2019t wait to take a BBC One audience down with us, into the pitch-black icy waters of the unseen Atlantic, where tomorrow\u2019s geopolitical struggles are already being played out.\u201d<\/p>\n
Behind the camera, directorial duties will be shared by BAFTA-winner James Strong (Broadchurch, Vanity Fair, Liar) and Isabelle Sieb (Shetland, The Athena).<\/p>\n
Vigil will premiere on BBC One later this year. While you\u2019re waiting, check out more of our Drama<\/a> coverage or visit our <\/b>TV Guide<\/b><\/span><\/a>\u00a0to see what\u2019s on tonight.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
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The remaining episodes will air each week on Sunday from then onwards.<\/p>\n
The drama was announced in January 2020 with a full cast in place, but the subsequent pandemic delayed production substantially.<\/p>\n
Filming had to be temporarily halted as the television industry adapted to a new way of working, but picked up again in late August 2020 and has since been completed.<\/p>\n
Vigil trailer<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe BBC dropped a brand new trailer for the moody thriller in July, and it certainly looks as promising as it sounds.<\/p>\n\n
We had already got our first glimpse at Vigil on Sunday, 2nd May, when the first trailer was released \u2013 on the same day that the sixth series of Line of Duty<\/a> drew to a close on BBC One.<\/p>\n\nVigil cast<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\""Vigil"\"]( "\\"\"bbc-nuclear-submarine-thriller-vigil\"\\"")
<\/div> BBC<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\nThe lead role, that of DCI Amy Silva, will be played by Gentleman Jack star Suranne Jones, who said that the script feels \u201cfresh and relevant.\u201d<\/p>\n
She said, \u201cTom Edge has created a thrill of a story, set in a world I knew nothing about. The cast and crew World Productions have put together to tell this story is so exciting.<\/p>\n
Amy Silva is a brilliantly complex character, thrown into a highly charged situation where her authority is weakened. We watch as she navigates her own personal trauma and loss, all at a time when she\u2019s questioning her relationships and life choices.\u201d<\/p>\n
![\""Vigil"\"]( "\\"\"bbc-nuclear-submarine-thriller-vigil\"\\"")
<\/div> BBC<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\nRose Leslie, best known for her turns as Ygritte on Game of Thrones and Gwen Dawson on Downton Abbey will also play a key role in the Vigil cast<\/a>. She said of her involvement, \u201cI was weaned on BBC drama and it is thrilling to be back working at a place that feels like home with Tom Edge\u2019s complex and gripping script. It will be a real honour to work with Suranne and I am looking forward to be filming back in Scotland.\u201d<\/p>\nThe pair certainly have a lot of chemistry, and the latest trailer seemed to hint at a potential romantic relationship between the two.<\/p>\n
A host of other stars have also signed onto the project, including Bodyguard\u2019s Anjli Mohindra, Endeavour\u2019s Shaun Evans, and Martin Compston \u2013 well known to BBC One audiences as Steve Arnott on Line of Duty.<\/p>\n
They are joined by Paterson Joseph (The Leftovers, Peep Show), Connor Swindells (Sex Education, Jamestown), Adam James (Doctor Foster, Deep State), and Gary Lewis (His Dark Materials, Billy Elliot).<\/p>\n
What is Vigil about?<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe series is set in Scotland and revolves around the events after the mysterious disappearance of a fishing trawler and a death on-board a Trident nuclear submarine. The two incidents see a conflict between local police and British security officers, with the Navy also involved.<\/p>\n
DCI Amy Silva steps in to lead the investigation, which according to the plot synopsis, \u201cleads an investigation on land and at sea into a conspiracy that threatens the very heart of Britain\u2019s nuclear deterrent.\u201d<\/p>\n
(And in case you\u2019re confused, yes \u2013 ITV also has a nuclear submarine-based thriller on the way, but that one\u2019s called Tenacity<\/a>.)<\/p>\nWho is writing and directing Vigil?<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\""Vigil"\"]( "\\"\"bbc-nuclear-submarine-thriller-vigil\"\\"")
<\/div> BBC<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\nThe series was created by Tom Edge, whose previous writing credits include 2019 biopic Judy and episodes of The Crown, while \u00a0Ed Macdonald (The End of The F***ing World) and\u00a0Chandni Lakhani (Dublin Murders) have also contributed episodes.<\/p>\n
Edge said of the series: \u201cI\u2019m completely thrilled to be making this series with the talented people at World Productions and BBC Drama. The \u2018Continuous At Sea Deterrent\u2019, better known as \u2018Trident\u2019, has been a contentious part of national life for half a century now, a stock of nuclear missiles kept hundreds of feet below the sea surface.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut this world has rarely been explored on screen. I can\u2019t wait to take a BBC One audience down with us, into the pitch-black icy waters of the unseen Atlantic, where tomorrow\u2019s geopolitical struggles are already being played out.\u201d<\/p>\n
Behind the camera, directorial duties will be shared by BAFTA-winner James Strong (Broadchurch, Vanity Fair, Liar) and Isabelle Sieb (Shetland, The Athena).<\/p>\n
Vigil will premiere on BBC One later this year. While you\u2019re waiting, check out more of our Drama<\/a> coverage or visit our <\/b>TV Guide<\/b><\/span><\/a>\u00a0to see what\u2019s on tonight.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
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Vigil cast<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\""Vigil"\"]( "\\"\"bbc-nuclear-submarine-thriller-vigil\"\\"")
<\/div> BBC<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\nThe lead role, that of DCI Amy Silva, will be played by Gentleman Jack star Suranne Jones, who said that the script feels \u201cfresh and relevant.\u201d<\/p>\n
She said, \u201cTom Edge has created a thrill of a story, set in a world I knew nothing about. The cast and crew World Productions have put together to tell this story is so exciting.<\/p>\n
Amy Silva is a brilliantly complex character, thrown into a highly charged situation where her authority is weakened. We watch as she navigates her own personal trauma and loss, all at a time when she\u2019s questioning her relationships and life choices.\u201d<\/p>\n
![\""Vigil"\"]( "\\"\"bbc-nuclear-submarine-thriller-vigil\"\\"")
<\/div> BBC<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\nRose Leslie, best known for her turns as Ygritte on Game of Thrones and Gwen Dawson on Downton Abbey will also play a key role in the Vigil cast<\/a>. She said of her involvement, \u201cI was weaned on BBC drama and it is thrilling to be back working at a place that feels like home with Tom Edge\u2019s complex and gripping script. It will be a real honour to work with Suranne and I am looking forward to be filming back in Scotland.\u201d<\/p>\nThe pair certainly have a lot of chemistry, and the latest trailer seemed to hint at a potential romantic relationship between the two.<\/p>\n
A host of other stars have also signed onto the project, including Bodyguard\u2019s Anjli Mohindra, Endeavour\u2019s Shaun Evans, and Martin Compston \u2013 well known to BBC One audiences as Steve Arnott on Line of Duty.<\/p>\n
They are joined by Paterson Joseph (The Leftovers, Peep Show), Connor Swindells (Sex Education, Jamestown), Adam James (Doctor Foster, Deep State), and Gary Lewis (His Dark Materials, Billy Elliot).<\/p>\n
What is Vigil about?<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe series is set in Scotland and revolves around the events after the mysterious disappearance of a fishing trawler and a death on-board a Trident nuclear submarine. The two incidents see a conflict between local police and British security officers, with the Navy also involved.<\/p>\n
DCI Amy Silva steps in to lead the investigation, which according to the plot synopsis, \u201cleads an investigation on land and at sea into a conspiracy that threatens the very heart of Britain\u2019s nuclear deterrent.\u201d<\/p>\n
(And in case you\u2019re confused, yes \u2013 ITV also has a nuclear submarine-based thriller on the way, but that one\u2019s called Tenacity<\/a>.)<\/p>\nWho is writing and directing Vigil?<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\""Vigil"\"]( "\\"\"bbc-nuclear-submarine-thriller-vigil\"\\"")
<\/div> BBC<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\nThe series was created by Tom Edge, whose previous writing credits include 2019 biopic Judy and episodes of The Crown, while \u00a0Ed Macdonald (The End of The F***ing World) and\u00a0Chandni Lakhani (Dublin Murders) have also contributed episodes.<\/p>\n
Edge said of the series: \u201cI\u2019m completely thrilled to be making this series with the talented people at World Productions and BBC Drama. The \u2018Continuous At Sea Deterrent\u2019, better known as \u2018Trident\u2019, has been a contentious part of national life for half a century now, a stock of nuclear missiles kept hundreds of feet below the sea surface.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut this world has rarely been explored on screen. I can\u2019t wait to take a BBC One audience down with us, into the pitch-black icy waters of the unseen Atlantic, where tomorrow\u2019s geopolitical struggles are already being played out.\u201d<\/p>\n
Behind the camera, directorial duties will be shared by BAFTA-winner James Strong (Broadchurch, Vanity Fair, Liar) and Isabelle Sieb (Shetland, The Athena).<\/p>\n
Vigil will premiere on BBC One later this year. While you\u2019re waiting, check out more of our Drama<\/a> coverage or visit our <\/b>TV Guide<\/b><\/span><\/a>\u00a0to see what\u2019s on tonight.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
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![\""Vigil"\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/21886515-high_res-vigil-c32f666.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" "\\"\"bbc-nuclear-submarine-thriller-vigil\"\\"")
<\/div> The lead role, that of DCI Amy Silva, will be played by Gentleman Jack star Suranne Jones, who said that the script feels \u201cfresh and relevant.\u201d<\/p>\n
She said, \u201cTom Edge has created a thrill of a story, set in a world I knew nothing about. The cast and crew World Productions have put together to tell this story is so exciting.<\/p>\n
Amy Silva is a brilliantly complex character, thrown into a highly charged situation where her authority is weakened. We watch as she navigates her own personal trauma and loss, all at a time when she\u2019s questioning her relationships and life choices.\u201d<\/p>\n
![\""Vigil"\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/21914450-high_res-vigil-28545b3.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" "\\"\"bbc-nuclear-submarine-thriller-vigil\"\\"")
<\/div> Rose Leslie, best known for her turns as Ygritte on Game of Thrones and Gwen Dawson on Downton Abbey will also play a key role in the Vigil cast<\/a>. She said of her involvement, \u201cI was weaned on BBC drama and it is thrilling to be back working at a place that feels like home with Tom Edge\u2019s complex and gripping script. It will be a real honour to work with Suranne and I am looking forward to be filming back in Scotland.\u201d<\/p>\n The pair certainly have a lot of chemistry, and the latest trailer seemed to hint at a potential romantic relationship between the two.<\/p>\n A host of other stars have also signed onto the project, including Bodyguard\u2019s Anjli Mohindra, Endeavour\u2019s Shaun Evans, and Martin Compston \u2013 well known to BBC One audiences as Steve Arnott on Line of Duty.<\/p>\n They are joined by Paterson Joseph (The Leftovers, Peep Show), Connor Swindells (Sex Education, Jamestown), Adam James (Doctor Foster, Deep State), and Gary Lewis (His Dark Materials, Billy Elliot).<\/p>\n The series is set in Scotland and revolves around the events after the mysterious disappearance of a fishing trawler and a death on-board a Trident nuclear submarine. The two incidents see a conflict between local police and British security officers, with the Navy also involved.<\/p>\n DCI Amy Silva steps in to lead the investigation, which according to the plot synopsis, \u201cleads an investigation on land and at sea into a conspiracy that threatens the very heart of Britain\u2019s nuclear deterrent.\u201d<\/p>\n (And in case you\u2019re confused, yes \u2013 ITV also has a nuclear submarine-based thriller on the way, but that one\u2019s called Tenacity<\/a>.)<\/p>\n The series was created by Tom Edge, whose previous writing credits include 2019 biopic Judy and episodes of The Crown, while \u00a0Ed Macdonald (The End of The F***ing World) and\u00a0Chandni Lakhani (Dublin Murders) have also contributed episodes.<\/p>\n Edge said of the series: \u201cI\u2019m completely thrilled to be making this series with the talented people at World Productions and BBC Drama. The \u2018Continuous At Sea Deterrent\u2019, better known as \u2018Trident\u2019, has been a contentious part of national life for half a century now, a stock of nuclear missiles kept hundreds of feet below the sea surface.<\/p>\n \u201cBut this world has rarely been explored on screen. I can\u2019t wait to take a BBC One audience down with us, into the pitch-black icy waters of the unseen Atlantic, where tomorrow\u2019s geopolitical struggles are already being played out.\u201d<\/p>\n Behind the camera, directorial duties will be shared by BAFTA-winner James Strong (Broadchurch, Vanity Fair, Liar) and Isabelle Sieb (Shetland, The Athena).<\/p>\n Vigil will premiere on BBC One later this year. 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Who is writing and directing Vigil?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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