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BBC One drama ‘Time’ returns for third season
The BBC One drama series ‘Time’, written by Jimmy McGovern, returns for its third season on Sunday, October 11. This installment shifts the setting from a standard prison to a Young Offenders Institution, focusing on the impact of incarcerating teenagers and the consequences for their caregivers.
David Tennant stars as Bobby Bailey, a Custodial Manager facing a personal crisis, while Siobhan Finneran reprises her role as chaplain Marie-Louise O’Dell. The plot follows a tragedy at the facility that leads to clashes between Bailey and the chaplain. The season also explores the experiences of young offenders Peter and James as they navigate their first months of incarceration and the moral dilemmas regarding truth and loyalty.