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Ruth Madeley to Star in BBC's New Apocalyptic Drama 'The End'
✍️ The Guardian
🗓 26 Jul 2026, 03:06 PM
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BBC has announced a new drama series written by Ruth Madeley, set to explore humanity’s final days. The series will air later this year, featuring a star‑studded cast and a sweeping narrative about the end of the world.
BBC has unveiled a new drama series penned by writer Ruth Madeley, titled "The End," which will dramatise the final days of humanity. The series promises a blend of intimate character studies and global catastrophe, exploring how ordinary people confront the collapse of civilisation.
Madeley, known for her work on "The Crown" and "The Last Kingdom," will collaborate with a seasoned production team to craft a narrative that balances personal drama with a large‑scale apocalyptic backdrop. The script is said to weave multiple storylines across different settings, from small towns to major cities, as the world faces an unprecedented crisis.
The cast, announced in a recent press release, includes several high‑profile actors, though specific names have not yet been disclosed. Production is slated to begin in early 2025, with filming taking place across various locations in the UK and select international sites.
"The End" is scheduled to premiere on BBC One in October 2025, with a potential global distribution deal in the works. Viewers can expect a series that challenges conventional disaster narratives and offers a fresh perspective on humanity’s resilience.
Madeley, known for her work on "The Crown" and "The Last Kingdom," will collaborate with a seasoned production team to craft a narrative that balances personal drama with a large‑scale apocalyptic backdrop. The script is said to weave multiple storylines across different settings, from small towns to major cities, as the world faces an unprecedented crisis.
The cast, announced in a recent press release, includes several high‑profile actors, though specific names have not yet been disclosed. Production is slated to begin in early 2025, with filming taking place across various locations in the UK and select international sites.
"The End" is scheduled to premiere on BBC One in October 2025, with a potential global distribution deal in the works. Viewers can expect a series that challenges conventional disaster narratives and offers a fresh perspective on humanity’s resilience.