The Ex-Wife cast, plot and locations explained: All about the Channel 5 drama
PARAMOUNT+ drama The Ex-Wife lands on Channel 5.
From the cast of the four-part British drama to where it was filmed, here’s everything you need to know.
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Who is in the cast of “The Ex-Wife”?
Celine Buckens as Tasha
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The actress Céline Buckens in “The Ex-Wife” plays Tasha – the woman with the picture-perfect life.
Viewers may know the actress from BBC drama Showtrial, Netflix series Free Rein and crime drama Warrior.
Tom Mison as Jack
Tasha’s husband Jack is portrayed by English actor Tom Mison.
In addition to landing a role in The Ex-Wife, Tom also starred in Fox’s Sleepy Hallow and the Apple TV+ series See.
Janet Montgomery as Jen
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A key character in the four-part drama is Jack’s ex-wife Jen – played by actress Janet Montgomery.
The actress previously starred in “Salem” and the medical drama “New Amsterdam,” as well as “Merlin” and “Skins.”
Jordan Stephens as Sam
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Also joining the Ex-Wife cast is Jordan Stephens, who landed a role as Tasha’s boyfriend Sam.
He is best known as one half of the musical duo Rizzle Kicks.
In addition to musical success, Stephen’s has also enjoyed appearances on screen, appearing in the comedy series Don’t Hate The Playaz and Mae Martin’s Feel Good.
Claire Foster as Hayley
Also appearing in the credits is Claire Foster, who plays Jack’s sister and Jen’s best friend Hayley.
She is best known for playing PC Millie Brown in the ITV series The Bill.
Other members of the cast include:
- Adam Drew as Toby
- Sam Hoare as Johnny
What is “The Ex-Wife” about?
In this addictive new four-part British drama, two people are company, but three people are, above all, an audience for Tasha.
Tasha’s supposedly happy life with rich, handsome husband Jack and their young daughter Emily is plagued by the constant presence of Jack’s needy, overly familiar ex-wife Jen.
Understandably, Tasha wants Jen out of her life for good, but despite her pleas to Jack to ask Jen to back off, it seems the annoying ex is unable to get the message.
And then one day, a terrible event confirms Tasha’s worst fears.
Where was “The Ex-Wife” filmed?
Although the drama appears to be set in the bustling city of London, it was actually filmed in Budapest.
Filming reportedly first began in April 2022 and lasted six weeks.
When does “The Ex-Wife” begin?
The Ex-Wife will land on Channel 5 TONIGHT (Sunday October 15, 2023) at 9pm.
Following the first part of the four-part drama, the show will air weekly at the same time.
Read more on the Irish Sun
You can also watch episodes on the My5 streaming platform.
Likewise, all four episodes are also available to stream on Paramount+.