If In My Skin left a lasting impression on you, you’re not alone and you’ll be thrilled to know that BAFTA-winning writer Kayleigh Llewellyn is back with her next powerful project: an adaptation of The Dream Lands.
Set in the coastal town of Margate in a hauntingly near future, this bold new coming-of-age, BBC drama boasts an all-star cast and is already creating a buzz. Here's everything you need to know ahead of its release.
What is The Dream Lands about?
It’s 2039, and the world is on edge. Temperatures are rising, seas are encroaching on the land and the political climate is just as volatile. In the midst of this, Chance is doing what she must to survive -navigating a life of petty crime while trying to protect those she loves.
Her community is promised a fresh start through a government “rejuvenation scheme” aimed at restoring Margate. But when she falls for Franky - a girl with connections to the very powers behind the scheme - Chance is forced to confront uncomfortable truths. Not everything is as it seems.
Told with the same unflinching honesty that made In My Skin so resonant, The Dream Lands is “a thrilling voyage of romantic awakening and self-discovery,” exploring love, loyalty, and the strength of a community refusing to be erased.
It’s a high-stakes relationship drama filled with tension, heart and the burning question: who gets to decide what the future looks like?
The Dream Lands cast
The cast of T_he Dream Lands_ is packed full of famous faces and up-and-coming talent. Take a look:
• Pascale Kann (September Says) as Chance
• Anna Friel (Marcella, Broken) as Jas
• Connor Swindells (Sex Education, The Bombing of Pan Am 103) as Kole
• Clara Rugaard (Black Mirror, The Crow Girl) as Franky
• Katherine Parkinson (Rivals, Here We Go) as Antonia
• Golda Rosheuvel (Bridgerton, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story) as Iona
• Jacob Greenway (The Watchers, Father Brown) as JD
• Tareq Al-Jeddal (Ridley, Maternal) as Nye
• Scarlett Rayner (Trying, Silverpoint) as Stevie
• Ruby Bridle (Gates, Casualty) as Nugget
• Raphael Sowole (The Crow Girl, The Great) as Trevor
Is The Dream Lands based on a book?
Yes, The Dream Lands is based on the acclaimed novel Dreamland by Rosa Rankin-Gee, which was published on the 15th April 2021.
AmazonWhere can I watch The Dream Lands?
The Dream Lands will premiere on BBC One and will also be available to stream on BBC iPlayer. While there's no release date yet, keep an eye on this page for the latest information and prepare for a series that’s as visually striking as it is emotionally powerful.
Arabella Horspool is a Commercial Content Writer for Yours at Bauer Media. She's a bookworm who has watched hundreds of dramas and is passionate about TV, film and theatre. She enjoys cooking, scrapbooking, playing board games and loves going on walks with her three dogs.