The Nest
Series Overview
Happy couple Dan and Emily live in a huge house just outside Glasgow and want for nothing, save a baby of their own. Through a chance encounter they meet Kaya, an 18-year-old from the other side of the city, whose life is as precarious as theirs is comfortable. When Kaya agrees to carry their baby, it feels like they were meant to meet, but was it really by chance?
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 5 Episodes
60 min per episode
2020 – 2020
Premiered: Sun, Mar 22, 2020
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 5: “Episode 5”
Devastated that Kaya has revoked their rights to visit the baby, Dan launches a legal battle. But will his actions bring about his own downfall? Season finale.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Acorn TV Original | The Nest | Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-07-07
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andy De Emmony, Simen Alsvik
Nicole Taylor
Paul Leonard-Morgan
Matt Gray, Tim Palmer
Clare Kerr, Susan Hogg, Simon Lewis, Lucy Richer, Nicole Taylor
Department Leadership Roster
Andy De Emmony
Director
Clare Kerr
Producer
Matt Gray
Director of Photography
Paul Leonard-Morgan
Original Music Composer
Tim Palmer
Director of Photography
Simen Alsvik
Director
Mark Leese
Production Design
Lesley Abernethy
Costume Design
Nicole Taylor
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nest
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What is The Nest about?
Happy couple Dan and Emily live in a huge house just outside Glasgow and want for nothing, save a baby of their own. Through a chance encounter they meet Kaya, an 18-year-old from the other side of the city, whose life is as precarious as theirs is comfortable. When Kaya agrees to carry their baby, it feels like they were meant to meet, but was it really by chance?
How many seasons does The Nest have?
The Nest comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Nest?
Key cast members in The Nest include Sophie Rundle, Martin Compston, Mirren Mack, James Harkness, Christine Bottomley.
Who created or directed The Nest?
The Nest was developed and directed by Andy De Emmony, Simen Alsvik.