The Nightmare Worlds of H.G. Wells: Story, Cast and Series Facts
The Nightmare Worlds of H.G. Wells (2016): Drama, Science-Fiction. Series details, synopsis, cast and season dates from TVmaze.
Story and premise
The Nightmare Worlds of H.G. Wells is an anthology of four spooky tales.
Ray Winstone is heading a cast of acclaimed actors including Harry Potter star Michael Gambon in four HG Wells stories adapted especially for Sky Arts.
The anthology of twisted tales includes The Late Mr Elvesham, The Purple Pileus, The Moth and Devotee of Art, and will form the series The Nightmare World of HG Wells, which is set to air on Sky Arts in January 2016. The broadcast will coincide with the 150th anniversary of Wells' birth.
The set-based dramas will feature a mix of well-known faces and rising stars of British theatre and screen including Michael Gambon (Fortitude), Antonia Thomas (Misfits), Luke Treadaway (Unbroken), Shaun Parkes (Notes on a Scandal), Rupert Graves (Sherlock) Brid Brennan (Brooklyn) and Tom Goodman-Hill (Mr Selfridge).
They join Winstone, who stars as the enigmatic author.
In each of the shorts, Winstone's Wells acts as narrator, guiding the viewer through his nightmare stories, commenting on his characters and overseeing their twisted fates.
Series details
- Title: The Nightmare Worlds of H.G. Wells
- Format: Scripted
- Language: English
- Genres: Drama, Science-Fiction
- Premiere date: 2016-01-28
- Final broadcast date listed: 2016-02-04
- Status in TVmaze: Ended
- Network listed by TVmaze: Sky Arts
- Network country: United Kingdom
- Typical episode runtime: 30 minutes
- TVMaze ID: 11956
- IMDb ID: tt5437394
- TVDB ID: 305875
Cast and credited roles
- Ray Winstone — H.G. Wells
Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue
- Season 1: premiered 2016-01-28; final listed air date 2016-02-04; episode order: 4.
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