Mr Loverman is a story of love, secrets and lies told through the life of Caribbean family man and Hackney resident Barry Walker

Mr Loverman, written by Bernardine Evaristo, aired its first and second episodes on Monday night, with viewers heaping praise on the powerful and emotional drama.

Based on Bernardine Evaristo’s novel of the same name, Mr Loverman is a life-affirming story about family, love, and being true to yourself

Mr Loverman, which stars Lennie James and Ariyon Bakare in the lead roles, premiered on BBC One on Monday night and viewers were quickly impressed by the new drama

The creator and lead actor of BBC’s new drama Mr Loverman have defended the show’s casting, following controversy about the practice of casting straight actors in gay roles. Mr Loverman is set in London and explores sexuality and race in Britain’s Caribbean community.