Too Good to Be True is a two-part British television drama thriller, written by William Humble and directed by Sarah Harding, that first broadcast on ITV between 22 and 23 September 2003.[1] The series stars Peter Davison and Niamh Cusack as Robert and Tina Lewis, a happily divorced couple with a modern relationship and two children, who live with their mother. Robert is remarried to a younger career woman, but reacts very badly when, after four years of being single, Tina begins a new relationship with Matthew (Adrian Lukis). And when his attempts to sabotage his ex-wife’s new relationship fail, his jealousy escalates out of control and his obsession turns her new life into a growing nightmare that threatens to destroy his own marriage, his children and everything he holds dear.[1]

The first episode of Too Good to Be True attracted 7.28 million viewers, while the concluding episode attracted 6.55.[2] The series was released on DVD via ITV Studios on 21 May 2007.[3]

Production

The series was filmed in and around the United Kingdom.

Reception

Memorable TV described the series as "a thriller based on jealousy and sexual obsession".[1] Betsy Reed of The Guardian described the main characters as unsympathetic, but called the show "a tightly written, well-acted drama that avoided the usual pitfalls."[4]

Cast

  • Peter Davison as Robert Lewis
  • Niamh Cusack as Tina Lewis
  • Adrian Lukis as Matthew Jarman
  • Sandra Huggett as Carol Lewis
  • Caroline Loncq as Stella
  • Joseph Friend as Charlie Lewis
  • Heather Louise Cameron as Amy Lewis
  • Sadie Shimmin as Debbie
  • Jax Williams as Pauline
  • Patrick Pearson as Anthony

References

  1. ^ a b c "Too Good To Be True (ITV-1 2003, Peter Davison, Niamh Cusack)". Memorable TV. 10 February 2017. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Weekly Top 30 Programmes". BARB. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Too Good To Be True [DVD]". Amazon. 21 May 2007. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
  4. ^ "Armed with the facts". The Guardian. 23 September 2003. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 12 January 2025.
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