The Replacement is a British television drama. It began airing on BBC One on 28 February 2017. The three-part serial was filmed and set in Glasgow.
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Plot
Ellen, an architect, is expecting her first child. Her firm decide to bring in maternity cover. Ellen is impressed by Paula, who had taken a career break to look after her daughter, but now wants to return to work. Initially Ellen and Paula get on, but Ellen begins to fear Paula is taking over her professional and personal life.
Cast
Morven Christie as Ellen Rooney, a successful architect who gets pregnant while working on a big project
Vicky McClure as Paula Reece, an architect prodigy looking to return to work after raising her daughter
Richard Rankin as Ian Rooney, Ellen's psychiatrist husband whom she met after becoming his patient
Dougray Scott as David Warnock, manager of Ellen's firm. He is married to Kay yet harbours feelings for Ellen
Neve McIntosh as Kay Gillies, an award-winning career-minded architect and friend to Ellen
Navin Chowdhry as Kieran, Paula's husband and confidant