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Five Days

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Five Days is a BBC mystery drama created by Gwyneth Hughes, broadcast in two series. The first aired in 2007 and follows the disappearance of a mother, played by Sarah Smart, from the perspective of five non-consecutive days. The 2010 series has the same five-day structure and follows a plot involving a woman's death and the police investigation that unfolds. Each series runs five episodes, each corresponding to one day.

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What does the title Five Days refer to in the BBC miniseries?

The title refers to a story told through five non-consecutive days rather than five ordinary consecutive episodes. This structure lets the mystery reveal how the case changes between major points in time.

Who created the BBC series Five Days, and when did it first air?

Five Days was created by Gwyneth Hughes and its first series aired in 2007. The BBC mystery drama follows the disappearance of a mother through the five-day structure.

Who plays the missing mother in the first Five Days series?

Sarah Smart plays the missing mother in the first series. Her disappearance is the event viewed from different points across the five non-consecutive days.

What is different about the 2010 series of Five Days?

The 2010 series is the second series and keeps the distinctive five-day structure. It is not simply a sixth episode added to the 2007 run.

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