Secret Smile

Autumn 2005 saw David Tennant taking on the role of psychotic stalker Brendan Block in an ITV two part dramatisation of the Nicci French novel, Secret Smile.

Miranda Cotton begins an affair with self-styled entrepreneur, Brendan. She soon finds his clingy behaviour unsettling and ends the relationship, but seems reluctant to let go. When her sister introduces him as her new boyfriend, alarm bells start to ring for Miranda.

 

Did you know?

  • This drama was a ratings success and attracted over 7 million viewers for ITV when it was originally aired.
  • Brendan's cruel treatment of Miranda was nominated for TV Moment Of The Year.
  • David was also nominated for Villian Of The Year at the BBC Drama Awards for his portrayal of Block.
  • BBC America have bought the drama from it's makers Granada and will show it May 2006.

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