Contains strong language, drug use, sexual scenes and scenes some viewers may find distressing.

Series 1

The Slap

The Slap traces the shattering repercussions when a man slaps a child who is not his son.

Lies, betrayal and adultery all come to a head as people are forced to make decisions about their lives and behaviour. When Richie gets caught in the crossfire, he looks to a desperate solution.

Episode 8 of 8, Richie

Contains strong language and scenes some viewers may find distressing.

The slap has taken a toll on Hector and Aisha's relationship, or maybe it has just exposed the issues that were already there. They go away together to try to restore their marriage, but their holiday does not turn out as planned.

Episode 7 of 8, Aisha

Contains strong and offensive language, violence, sexual scenes and scenes some viewers may find distressing.

Struggling to understand the selfishness and greed of his children's generation, Manolis watches in alarm as the slap divides his family. He calls on a special bond to try to put things right.

Episode 6 of 8, Manolis

Rosie's outrage has been building since the slap and now finally she is given her day in court. The friends from the BBQ gather again but this time under very different circumstances.

Episode 5 of 8, Rosie

Contains strong and offensive language, drug use, sexual scenes and scenes some viewers may find distressing.

Things with Connie and Hector haven't been the same since the slap. She decides to confront Hector but his reaction propels her into a decision that will have serious consequences.

Episode 4 of 8, Connie

Contains strong and offensive language, drug use, sexual scenes and violence.

As the police become involved, Harry and Sandi begin to fear that the slap will threaten their reputation, lifestyle, and most importantly their family. Harry tries to take matters into his own hands but it's too late.

Episode 3 of 8, Harry

Contains strong language, sexual scenes, violence and scenes some viewers may find distressing.

In the days and weeks after the slap, Anouk discovers that the incident has unleashed unexpected responses from those around her. She is torn between her friendships and her beliefs, and faces decisions about her own life which threaten to overwhelm her.

Episode 2 of 8, Anouk

Family and friends gather at Hector's house for a BBQ to celebrate his 40th birthday, but during the festivities a guest slaps a child who is not his own. No-one can see it at the time, but this single act begins to unravel the social fabric which once linked them all together.

Episode 1 of 8, Hector

At an Australian summer barbecue, a man slaps a child who is not his son. The Slap traces the shattering repercussions of this single event on a group of family and friends. Watch the full box set on the STV Player.

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At an Australian summer barbecue, a man slaps a child who is not his son. Based on Christos Tsiolkas' best-selling novel, The Slap traces the shattering repercussions of this single event on a group of family and friends.

The Slap

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