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What starts out as a simple, reckless mid-life affair between a genetic scientist named Yvonne and a Westminster paper pusher takes an intriguing turn when she realizes he’s a spook – then suddenly gets very dark indeed. A provocative study of obsession, longing and just how far down a criminal path desire can take you.
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Checked Sep 1, 2026
Apple Tree Yard is available to stream on Britbox, Britbox (Via Amazon Prime), and Hulu in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play, Amazon, and Apple TV. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
What starts out as a simple, reckless mid-life affair between a genetic scientist named Yvonne and a Westminster paper pusher takes an intriguing turn when she realizes he’s a spook – then suddenly gets very dark indeed. A provocative study of obsession, longing and just how far down a criminal path desire can take you.
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Episode 1
Dr Yvonne Carmichael seems to have it all - a respected career, a beautiful home and family. However, nothing is ever as it appears, and when she receives an unexpected proposition from an enigmatic stranger, Yvonne is shocked by the passion he awakens in her. But gradually she begins to realise that there is much more to her lover than meets the eye, and she could be playing a very dangerous game indeed.
Guest stars Helen Anderson, Assad Zaman
Episode 2
In the aftermath of what has happened, a devastated Yvonne shuts down. She feels unable to talk to the police or her husband, but as a campaign of terror is mounted against her, she is pushed to her limits and turns to her former lover, Costley, for advice. They meet for one last time and share a passionate afternoon together, before Costley takes control of the situation and Yvonne is plunged from one nightmare into another.
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Episode 3
Psychological thriller. Yvonne's life is turned upside down yet again.
Guest stars Assad Zaman, Frances Tomelty
Episode 4
The murder trial continues, with Costley's lawyer Bonnard basing her defence on evidence that Costley suffers from a personality disorder which would have impeded his ability to react normally during an altercation with Selway. The prosecution attack this claim. When Yvonne finally takes to the stand, she sticks firmly to her story and confidently holds her own.
Guest stars Anneika Rose, Assad Zaman, Frances Tomelty
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Emily WatsonYvonne Carmichael
Ben ChaplinMark Costley
Mark BonnarGary Carmichael
Steven ElderGeorge Selway
Susan LynchSusannah
Lydia LeonardBonnard
Olivia VinallCarrie Carmichael
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
KudosUnited Kingdom
