Channel 4's much anticipated new comedy drama series 'Big Mood' hits our screens tonight at 10pm. The 6-parter has been described as a "vivacious and rebellious portrayal of female friendship when infiltrated by the complexities of a serious mental illness". It stars Lydia West as cool bar owner Eddie, opposite Nicola Coughlan who plays Eddie's best friend Maggie. Their friendship comes under pressure when Maggie's bi-polar disorder re-surfaces.
The show's official synopsis reads "Best friends Maggie and Eddie have lived in each other’s pockets for ten years, through thick, thin, and multiple challenging eyebrow trends. But with the rest of their lives looming, careers hanging in the balance, and Maggie’s bipolar disorder making an unwelcome return to form, Eddie begins to question whether this friendship is really in their best interests".
In a recent interview Lydia talked about the show saying, “The writing is genius, and the subject explores the mental health struggles that all of our generation face – coupled with how to navigate complicated, loving and nuanced friendship. Channel 4 is the perfect home for this heart-warming, hilarious, savvy comedy, and I feel truly honoured to tell this story which touched my heart."
Watch the trailer now and tune in to Channel 4 at 10pm tonight for the first episode, followed by episode 2 at 10.35pm. Also available on All 4.
Lydia West is available for voiceovers from Anthea Represents. Click her image for her profile page and voiceover showreel.
