Sticks and Stones – When does it air and who is in the cast?
ITV’s newest drama Sticks and Stones is set to hit our screens TODAY (December 16). Here’s everything you need to know about gripping three-part drama. When is it on TV? Sticks and Stones will make its way to ITV screens TONIGHT on ITV 1. It is a three part series which will run for three […]
ITV’s newest drama Sticks and Stones is set to hit our screens TODAY (December 16).
Here’s everything you need to know about gripping three-part drama.
When is it on TV?
Sticks and Stones will make its way to ITV screens TONIGHT on ITV 1.
It is a three part series which will run for three days in a row from Monday December 16 to Wednesday December 18.
You can catch the attention at 9pm on each night.
The series commenced filming in September 2018 and was originally titled The Man.
Who is in the cast?
Ken Nwosu as Thomas Benson
Ken stars as businessman Thomas whose work is reliant on bonuses and commissions. When he freezes during an important pitch, the fall-out is swift.
Soon he finds himself in “the grip” – trying his best to win back his lost clients while also becoming increasingly paranoid.
Ken has previously starred in shows such as Killing Eve and the film, Christopher Robin – while he is known for his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Susannah Fielding as Isobel
Susannah stars as Thomas’ colleague who loves work and admits she much prefers the life of fancy apartments and expensive cars to school runs.
The actress has worked on projects such as Silent Witness, Black Mirror, Doc Martin and This Time with Alan Partridge.
Ben Miller as Carter
Ben plays Thomas’ boss who is completely oblivious to the level of bullying that his employee endures. He is currently looking to restructure and let some staff members go so his employees are very much on edge around him.
Viewers will recognise Ben from his roles in Johnny English, Paddington 2 and Death in Paradise.
Sean Sagar as Andy
Sean plays junior team member Andy, who is quick to turn on Thomas due to the threat of redundancies looming in the office.
The actors is best known for his role in Our Girl, but has also had parts in Casualty, Top Boy and Just a Couple.
Alexandra Roach as Jess
Alexandra plays Thomas’ wife Jess, who is a nurse and also mother to their deaf daughter.
She has a strained relationship with her father and leans on Thomas to help handle him during his visits.
Viewers might recognise her form Sanditon, Black Mirror, Hold the Sunset and her role in The Huntsman: Winter’s War.
Rita Arya as Becky
Rita plays Becky, who is another junior member on the team.
She’s less than impressed when Thomas messes up the all-important pitch because she had already booked her holiday with the commission bonus she thought would be coming in.
Rita has featured in Last Christmas, Humans and The Good Karma Hospital.
Gwilym Lee as Mark Baxter
Max is a successful businessman and used to go to school with Thomas.
He is the perfect person for Thomas to turn to after the pitch goes wrong and might even be able to offer him a lifeline in the form of a business opportunity.
Gwilym has featured in projects such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Fresh Meat, Jamestown and The Hollow Crown.
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What is the drama about?
Sticks and Stones is a three-part psychological drama is focused on the competitive world of middle management and is set in a business park in Reading.
The drama centres on the personal and professional life of Thomas Benson; a hard-working father and husband. When he freezes during a pitch the fall out is monumental. Determined to win back the client Thomas goes to increasingly desperate lengths to remain successful.
Has he lost his confidence and just feeling paranoid or is his own team, and maybe the wider world, now out to get him?