US thriller The Event to air on Channel 4

An emotional high-octane conspiracy thriller, new US series The Event makes its UK premiere on Channel 4 in autumn 2010, just weeks after its American debut.

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What's it about?

Sean Walker (Jason Ritter) is an everyman who, while investigating the mysterious disappearance of his fiancée Leila (Sarah Roemer), unwittingly begins to expose the biggest cover-up in U.S. history.

Sean's quest sends ripples through the lives of an eclectic band of strangers, including newly elected U.S. President Martinez (Blair Underwood), Sophia (Laura Innes), the leader of a mysterious group of detainees, and Sean's shadowy father-in-law (Scott Patterson).

Their futures are set on a collision course in a global conspiracy that could ultimately change the fate of mankind.

When does it start in the UK?

The Event will air on Channel 4 from Friday 22nd October 2010 at 9pm.