BBC Two drama Mix Tape to air this week
Here's what we know about the series, including the cast list, what it's about and how to watch.
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Sharing a summary of the new show, Radio Times said: 'In Sheffield, 1989, teenagers Daniel and Alison meet at a house party and bond over their shared love for music.
'The relationship they forge that night follows them forever and leaves them wondering what could have been.
'Twenty years later, Daniel is in Sheffield, and Alison in Sydney.
'Despite the distance, Daniel reaches out to Alison in the hope that they might be able to rekindle that spark that once illuminated their young lives.'
Here is the full cast list for Mix Tape, according to Radio Times:
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If Mix Tape sounds like something you think you'd enjoy watching, here's how you can.
Mix Tape has been made available on Binge but now BBC viewers will be able to watch along too.
The first of four episodes of Mix Tape will air on Tuesday, July 15 at 9pm on BBC Two and iPlayer.
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