How these behaviors were used to avoid processing the reality of the lockdown. Context for Episode 1: "Cachu Hwch"
This paper, published in the Journal of Interdisciplinary Science Topics , examines the coping mechanisms of the characters during the first series. It specifically looks at: [S1E1] Cachu Hwch
While it feels entirely improvised due to the natural chemistry between the leads, it actually followed a written script, occasionally departing for improv. How these behaviors were used to avoid processing
It captures the early-lockdown frustration of the "stagnant" creative professional, as director Simon Evans tries to convince his skeptical actors to rehearse via video conference. It captures the early-lockdown frustration of the "stagnant"
"Cachu Hwch" is a Welsh phrase that translates to "cow's poo" or "mess/shambles," reflecting the chaotic nature of trying to start a professional project from home.
The episode introduces David Tennant and Michael Sheen as fictionalized versions of themselves. They were supposed to star in a West End production of Luigi Pirandello's Six Characters in Search of an Author , which was halted by the pandemic.
The health impact of "unhealthy habits" displayed by the supporting characters, such as Adrian Lester’s excessive running and Lucy Eaton’s comfort eating.