Trespasses review - an intoxicating, rousing and heartbreaking love story

‘Trespasses’ is a poignant adaptation of Louise Kennedys novel set in 1970s Belfast, exploring a dangerous love affair between a Catholic teacher and a Protestant barrister amidst The Troubles.

• The drama, airing on Channel 4, features a compelling performance by Gillian Anderson as the conflicted Catholic teacher caught in a love affair during The Troubles.
• Tom Cullen plays the role of the Protestant barrister, whose relationship with the teacher underscores the sectarian tensions of 1970s Belfast, where love becomes a battleground.
• Lola Petticrew also stars in this adaptation, bringing depth to a narrative that illustrates the harsh realities faced by couples entangled in the conflict between the Catholic Church and Protestantism.