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Watch The Slap With Sophie Okonedo

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Richard Klein, Controller, BBC Four, says: "The book was a runaway success and I'm pleased to bring this very well made tale of our times to the channel. It reflects BBC Four's desire to bring viewers the best programming from around the world and its focus on social contemporary issues will bring a different tone to the channel."

Starring Jonathan La Paglia (Cold Case); Sophie Okonedo (Hotel Rwanda); Melissa George (Grey's Anatomy); Essie Davis (Australia) and Alex Dimitriades (Neighbours). The story unfolds through the points of view of eight characters as the court case proceeds, as affairs begin and end, as a pregnancy is decided and marriages morph and change. Each character's life is profoundly affected by "the slap", and each character is forced to face up to fundamental truths about themselves.

The Slap explores what happens when the veil of civility that binds us as a society, is rent aside by one disturbing action. It brings to vivid life questions of parenting, the rights of children, race, class, sexuality, and the different perspectives of men and women.

Starts Thursday October 27^th BBC 4 at 10:00pm