Sally Hepworth’s 2018 novel The Family Next Door has been adapted for the small screen.

The six-part series will premiere on Sunday, 10 August at 8pm on ABC TV, with all episodes available to stream on ABC iview.

The cast also includes Bella Heathcote, Philippa Northeast, Bob Morley, Catherine McClements, Ming Zhu Hii, Jane Harber, Daniel Henshall, Tane Williams Accra, Dominic Ona Ariki, and Maria Angelico.

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In a moment of maternal despair Essie once made a terrible mistake, one she will always regret. Essie has since recovered, but she fears what may still lurk inside her. Her neighbours in Pleasant Court have their own issues. Driven and organised, Ange has everything under control, except perhaps her husband. Practical, intellectual Fran can’t stop running. For exercise, or something else?

Then one day, Isabelle arrives and appears to be very curious about her neighbours. Too curious, some might say. It soon becomes clear that Isabelle’s choice of neighbourhood was no accident . . .

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