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BBC Two and iPlayer Debut Mix Tape on July 15

A four-part adaptation of Jane Sanderson’s novel reunites Teresa Palmer opposite Jim Sturgess in a music-fueled story that spans 1989 Sheffield to present-day Sydney.

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Overview

  • The drama’s first episode airs at 9 pm BST on July 15 with subsequent instalments on July 16, July 22 and July 23 and all episodes available on BBC iPlayer.
  • The narrative follows teenagers Daniel and Alison as they bond over mixtapes in 1989 and reconnect two decades later across Sheffield and Sydney.
  • Teresa Palmer stars as adult Alison and Jim Sturgess plays adult Daniel, with Florence Hunt and Rory Walton-Smith portraying their younger counterparts.
  • Adapted by Jo Spain from Jane Sanderson’s novel, the series employs a curated ’80s soundtrack to explore nostalgia, romance and heartbreak.
  • Co-produced by Screen Australia and Screen Ireland, Mix Tape won the SXSW TV Spotlight Audience Award in March and premiered in Australia on June 11 via Binge and Showcase.