# BBC and Starz ‘You Are Here’ television adaptation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bbc-and-starz-you-are-here-television-adaptation
> Updated: 2026-08-20T14:14:41.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The BBC and Starz announced a co-production of an eight-part television adaptation of David Nicholls’ novel ‘You Are Here’. Directed by Lenny Abrahamson, the romantic comedy follows two mid-life strangers, Marnie and Michael, on a coast-to-coast walk across northern England.

Initial casting announcements confirmed Claire Foy and Matthew Macfadyen as the leads. Subsequent updates confirmed additional cast members, including Karla Crome, Josiah Green-Mhlanga, and Tom Stourton. Filming is set to take place along the Coast-to-Coast trail from the Lake District to Robin Hood’s Bay, with locations around Manchester.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: BBC and STARZ announce new cast for ‘You Are Here’ drama

The BBC and STARZ have announced new cast members, including Karla Crome and Tom Stourton, for the upcoming eight-part drama series ‘You Are Here’, based on the novel by David Nicholls.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bbc-and-starz-announce-new-cast-for-you-are-here-drama

### 2026-07-30: BBC and Starz to adapt David Nicholls' 'You Are Here' into TV series

BBC and US streamer Starz will co‑produce an eight‑part adaptation of David Nicholls’ novel “You Are Here,” starring Claire Foy and Matthew Macfadyen, directed by Lenny Abrahamson.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bbc-and-starz-announce-you-are-here-adaptation-starring-claire-foy-and-matthew-macfadyen

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