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The Beach

Restless in Thailand, tourist Richard learns of a legendary remote location. With a French couple, he embarks on the hazardous quest to find it.

Restless in Thailand, tourist Richard learns of a legendary remote location. With a French couple, he embarks on the hazardous quest to find it. However, even a perfect place can be torn apart by lust, jealousy and rash acts.

Based on Alex Garland's bestseller, from the director of Trainspotting and Slumdog Millionaire.

1 hour, 49 minutes

Last on

Thu 1 May 2025 21:35
BBC Three

Credits

Richard Leonardo DiCaprio
Françoise Virginie Ledoyen
Étienne Guillaume Canet
Sal Tilda Swinton
Daffy Robert Carlyle
Keaty Paterson Joseph
Sammy Jerry Swindall
Bugs Lars Arentz-Hansen
Writer John Hodge
Director Danny Boyle

Broadcasts

  • Tue 7 Mar 2023 22:40
    BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Wales & Wales HD
  • Tue 7 Mar 2023 23:10
    BBC One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
  • Tue 7 Mar 2023 23:20
    BBC One Wales HD & Wales only
  • Sat 11 Mar 2023 21:30
    BBC Three
  • Sun 15 Oct 2023 22:35
    BBC One except Wales & Wales HD
  • Sun 15 Oct 2023 23:05
    BBC One Wales HD & Wales only
  • Fri 20 Oct 2023 21:00
    BBC Three
  • Sat 27 Jul 2024 00:10
    BBC One except HD, Wales, Wales HD & Nightlight
  • Sun 28 Jul 2024 22:35
    BBC Three
  • Sun 27 Apr 2025 22:00
    BBC Two
  • Thu 1 May 2025 21:35
    BBC Three