BBC One debuts The Rapture on July 26

A new psychological thriller series, "The Rapture," premieres on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 9 p.m. The five-part drama, adapted from Liz Jensen's 2009 novel, follows a forensic psychologist grappling with a patient who claims to foresee apocalyptic disasters.

The story centers on Dr. Gabs Fox, played by Ruth Madeley, who begins a new position at the Oxsmith Psychiatric Hospital after a personal tragedy. Her most challenging case is 17-year-old Bethany Krall, portrayed by India Amarteifio, who has been sectioned for murdering her mother. Bethany insists she is innocent and possesses psychic abilities, warning of an impending, world-ending catastrophe. Her claims are complicated by her estranged father, Leonard Krall, the charismatic leader of a popular spiritual movement called The Faith Way. As a relentless heatwave grips the nation, Dr. Fox must determine whether Bethany is a manipulative patient or a genuine prophet of a shocking truth.

The series was filmed entirely in Wales, with the cast and crew emphasizing how the diverse landscapes became integral to the storytelling. Key locations included Margam Country Park, whose historic ruins were used for...