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35 Days
2014 - 2020 8.5 (2 votes) 5 Seasons
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Genres
Mystery Drama
Networks
S4C
Created By
Siwan Jones

35 Days (35 Diwrnod)

Overview

Murder mystery series in which each season begins with the discovery of a dead body, jumps back 35 days (or hours) to introduce the situation and characters, then proceeds forward through time to arrive at the initial scene and reveal the killer.

Key Crew

Director: Rhys Powys

Writer: Fflur Dafydd

Top Cast

Gwenllian Higginson

Beth

Geraint Todd

Dylan

Sion Ifan
Sion Ifan

Efan

Rhodri Meilir
Rhodri Meilir

Bill

Emmy Stonelake

Angharad

Seasons

Season 1 (2014)

The series begins with the body of Jan Richards in her home on a well-off suburban housing estate. We're immediately thrown back 35 days, to the day Jan moves to the estate. From that day until her death, 35 days later, we'll unlock her past and find out why she was on the Crud yr Awel estate.

8 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Days to Jan's Death 35, 34, 33...
2014-03-23

Drama following a woman who moves into a seemingly happy and content community, but is ultimately murdered by someone living close by. The series begins with Jan's death, before reverting back to the day she moves in, slowly leading viewers down the path to her mysterious death.

Runtime: 46 min
Episode 2: Days to Jan's Death 29, 28, 27, 26...
2014-03-24

Huw is convinced that Jan is an undercover police officer, much to the annoyance of his wife Caroline. Gruff, meanwhile, becomes increasingly concerned about the prospect of a half-naked image of him appearing on the internet, and Richard and Sali continue to play little games within their soulless marriage. Richard pays more attention to his new neighbour, and Jack's 18th birthday party proves an ideal time for the residents to meet, mingle and fall out.

Runtime: 47 min
Episode 3: Days to Jan's Death 25, 24, 23, 22...
2014-03-25

Betty pushes Ben to worm his way into Jan's house by starting a new relationship, but he expresses little interest. Meanwhile, Huw continues to worry about the drugs he has hidden in the woods and becomes convinced that Jan has moved onto the close just to spy on him.

Runtime: 47 min
Episode 4: Days to Jan's Death 16, 15, 10...
2014-03-26

Someone on the close dies unexpectedly and mourners gather to pay their respects. Meanwhile, Jan returns from her work trip and is shocked to discover her house has been broken into. As Richard and Sali's relationship continues to deteriorate, Jan plants more seeds of doubt in Cerian's mind.

Runtime: 47 min
Episode 5: Days to Jan's Death 9, 8...
2014-03-27

Jan's neighbours make it clear they want her to leave the Close, and an unexpected visitor forces her to divulge more about her past than she is comfortable with. Meanwhile, Ben tries to persuade Beti to get help from a doctor following a bout of troubling behaviour.

Runtime: 47 min
Episode 6: Days to Jan's Death 7, 6, 5...
2014-03-28

Mark follows Jan to the Close, shedding more light on her background. Plus, her reasons for moving to the street are revealed.

Runtime: 46 min
Episode 7: Days to Jan's Death 4, 3...
2014-03-29

Jan's inevitable fate creeps ever closer as tensions continue to mount on the close, and as further drama unfolds the identity of her killer remains unknown. However, a discovery made by Richard in the days leading up to the newcomer's death looks set to provide vital clues. Linda's life becomes increasingly complicated, and Huw finds himself contending with his disruptive wife and her troublesome brother Bobo, and Tony appears to rule himself out as a suspect after taking to his bed.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 8: Days to Jan's Death 2, 1.
2014-03-30

Jan's 35 days slowly come to an end, but it remains to be seen who will be responsible for her death. Other issues to come to the fore include what happened in Jan's car after Bobo's appearance and whether the latter has disappeared from the Close forever. Having discovered some of Jan's secrets, what are Mark and Richard shielding? Tony, meanwhile, is left stunned when someone appears in his bedroom.

Runtime: 46 min
Season 2 (2015)

Set in an insurance fraud enforcement office, the series follows the 35 days in the lead up to the death of Simon Jones. The characters’ stories all intertwine with each other, revealing dark secrets…

8 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Episode 1
2015-11-08

Simon's body is lying on the pavement. 35 days ago, he and his wife Leslie along with his friends are enjoying a picnic. Chris's warehouse goes up in flames. Private Investigator Claire wins Ruth's praise for a successful sting op in a scam.

Runtime: 48 min
Episode 2: Episode 2
2015-11-15

Claire's investigation into the warehouse fire continues. Chris and Hazel are at each others throats and are increasingly suspicious of each other.

Runtime: 47 min
Episode 3: Episode 3
2015-11-22

Danny is worried about Claire's investigation and seeks Simon's advice on how to conduct himself in a second interview.

Runtime: 46 min
Episode 4: Episode 4
2015-11-29

Suspended Jeff informs Claire that Simon is in cahoots with Danny. Helen is becoming increasingly obsessed with Ruth and finally oversteps the mark.

Runtime: 46 min
Episode 5: Episode 5
2015-12-06

Ruth is wracked with guilt about ending her mother’s life. Katie moves back in with Charlie when she realizes that Charlie has some information about Alun.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 6: Episode 6
2015-12-13

Fran learns that Jeff's body has been pulled out of the river. Tim and Claire are revealed to have a history. She tells him that Ruth has asked for a report on them.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 7: Episode 7
2015-12-20

Claire warns Hazel to stay away from Tudor. Elfyn gives Ruth some unwelcome news about Tim. And Martin encourages Leslie to sue for divorce to make things difficult for Simon.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 8: Episode 8
2015-12-27

By now there are numerous people with motives to murder Simon and they’re all present at Ruth's leaving party, which is being held at the Unit. Someone is responsible.

Runtime: 47 min
Season 3 (2017)

Dolwen. A majestic house standing in a lush, green valley. After Mair’s death her children and their families return home during the summer holidays to scatter her ashes and to discuss the future of Dolwen. There are family secrets. Old quarrels. Old emotional and psychological scars. A family’s story as they come together under the same roof for 35 days at the height of summer. There is tension and bitterness between Dolwen’s dark walls, and before long there will be a murder …

8 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Episode 1
2017-03-05

The Dolwen Farm siblings return to scatter their mother's ashes: Geraint with partner Gwenda and his daughter; Sara with her family; Nia on her own and troubled Ifan.

Runtime: 48 min
Episode 2: Episode 2
2017-03-12

Family members continue to squabble over the contents of the will, while Ifan searches for his mother's diaries mentioned in it. Catrin and Josh become closer.

Runtime: 46 min
Episode 3: Episode 3
2017-03-19

Huw accuses Tom of swindling money from Lissie. Dafydd takes action after Huw once again refuses that Sara rent the farm. Nia demands Tom repay his debt to her.

Runtime: 47 min
Episode 4: Episode 4
2017-03-26

Nia continues to drink heavily, Dylan demands a divorce. Lissie finds Mair's rings in Tom's room. Joy goes into labor but Ifan is missing after meeting Huw.

Runtime: 46 min
Episode 5: Episode 5
2017-04-02

The siblings are having a debate. Tom demands his father ignore Mair's wishes about the land. Joy begins to doubt Ifan's version of the events which lead to Gwyndaf's death.

Runtime: 46 min
Episode 6: Episode 6
2017-04-09

Tom threatens Catrin and Josh. Ifan agrees to accept the land if it's divided between the siblings. Gwenda is injured in the cellar. Tension grows between Dafydd and Nia.

Runtime: 46 min
Episode 7: Episode 7
2017-04-16

Mabli mentions Heulyn's upcoming birthday. Lissie continues to meet Tom. Ifan signs the papers. Josh overhears a revealing conversation between Joy and Huw.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 8: Episode 8
2017-04-23

Tensions erupt in the final two days of the 35 leading to Ifan's murder.

Runtime: 50 min
Season 5 (2020)

A new body discovered floating in the sea dressed for a wedding. 35 days earlier, Beth the bride-to-be is enjoying preparations for the big day with her bridesmaids and friends for life. However, dark clouds threaten her happiness: the suspicious behaviour of her groom; her jealous and unhappy brother; and the secrets that the family and her friends are keeping from one another.

6 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Episode 1
2020-04-26

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 2: Episode 2
2020-05-03

Beth visits her new home, but she lies to her boyfriend about being there, which upsets Dylan. Efan, Beth's friend, has a secret to reveal but it raises doubts in his mother Alwen, who is determined to know the truth. Bill and Angharad's marriage comes under strain as they both look after a new baby.

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 3: Episode 3
2020-05-10

With 27 days to go, Dylan is in a panic fearing that Beth is in danger, and rushes to save her. The pressure of arranging a wedding and keeping hold of the family business is starting to tell on Clive and Nesta which is causing problems for their son Owen. His ex-girlfriend Rhian is shocked to find out who her new relationship is.

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Episode 4: Episode 4
2020-05-17

With ten days since the last episode, Angharad is on fire to know who is responsible for canceling the hen party. In his new luxury home, what does Dylan expect Owen to do with the black cat, Colsyn. The tension in Angharad and Bill's home increases with an unexpected visitor.

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Episode 5: Episode 5
2020-05-24

The group of friends, and a few extras, arrive at a luxurious seaside house for the weekend of Beth's hen party but the arrangements do not run smoothly.

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Episode 6: Episode 6
2020-05-31

What will Angharad expect when she opens the door of her home after the weekend of the hen party? Nesta finally has the confidence to reveal her secret to her children while Rhian has to face difficult truths about her past. Evan's mind has been shattered but he calls in the gallery and rummages through the contents of old boxes before making a big discovery. The big day of the wedding comes and the opportunity to find out exactly who the body is at the bottom of the cliff.

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