Channel 4 Announces the Return of Bafta-Winning Series ‘Iam’, with Nicola Coughlan Starring in I Am Helen

●          Created by BAFTA award-winning writer, producer and director Dominic Savage 

●          The series will star Nicola Coughlan alongside Joe Cole 

Channel 4 announces a brand-new story of the BAFTA-winning female-led drama anthology series I Am.  I Am Helen (2x60’), led by Nicola Coughlan (Derry Girls, Bridgerton, Big Mood) opposite Joe Cole (Gangs of London, A Small Light), is created by BAFTA-winning filmmaker Dominic Savage and produced by Emmy-winning Me+You Productions.  

The latest instalment of the critically acclaimed anthology series is created, written, produced and directed by BAFTA-winning filmmaker Dominic Savage.  Dominic has always developed the stories in creative collaboration with its leading actors – this time the story was developed with Nicola Coughlan.

Nicola Coughlan said: “It’s an absolute honour to be part of telling the next I Am… story alongside Dominic Savage — a singular talent and a storyteller deeply committed to exploring the breadth of the female experience. To follow in the footsteps of the brilliant women who’ve collaborated with him on this series feels truly surreal, and I feel incredibly fortunate to be embarking on this journey.”

Krishnendu Majumdar & Richard Yee of Me+You Productions, said: “It’s a genuine privilege to continue our creative relationship with Dominic Savage, one of the most brilliant and uniquely talented filmmakers today and to be working with Nicola Coughlan, one of the standout performers of her generation. Their collaboration on this two-part instalment of I Am promises to be something truly special, and we’re deeply grateful to Channel 4 for their continued support and belief in this powerful series.”

Gemma Boswell, Commissioning Editor, Channel 4 Drama at Channel 4, said: “We are delighted to welcome back Dominic Savage alongside the supremely talented Nicola Coughlan in I AM HELEN. The I AM series is a powerful and timely portrait of our times, and we are thrilled to have the powerhouse combination of Dominic and Nicola to tell such a distinctive and impactful story.”

I Am Helen follows the standout success of three previous I Am series, authentically exploring the personal experiences of women through provocative, emotionally raw storytelling.  In 2023, Kate Winslet led the double BAFTA-winning I Am Ruth to remarkable critical acclaim. In addition to the BAFTA and RTS wins, the I Am anthology series has also celebrated many award nominations across BAFTA, Broadcast Awards, C21 and RTS Awards.  

I Am became Channel 4’s most successful new 10pm drama in six years when it debuted in August 2019, with Vicky McClure starring in I Am Nicola; Samantha Morton starring in the BAFTA nominated I Am Kirsty; and Gemma Chan starring in I Am Hannah.  Series two was equally successful, starring Suranne Jones in the BAFTA nominated I Am Victoria, Letitia Wright in I Am Danielle and Lesley Manville in I Am Maria.

I Am is produced by Me+You Productions. The series is produced by Krishnendu Majumdar and Dominic Savage.  Executive Producer is Richard Yee, with Gemma Boswell, Commissioning Editor from Channel 4 Drama. I Am is co-funded by Sky Studios and international sales are handled by NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution.

I Am Helen will air on Channel 4. Transmission details will follow in due course.