Flipping between the industrial city of Sheffield, England, in the 1980s and modern-day Sydney, Australia, Mix Tape‘s first look images are a treat to peruse.
An Australian-Irish co-production that was shot across both hemispheres, Mix Tape follows the passionate teenage romance of Daniel and Alison, and is as packed with emotion as it is with classic hits.
Having met in their hometown of Sheffield in 1989, the pair fall hard and fast… But as we fast forward to the current day, we find them living completely different lives (with completely different partners) on opposite sides of the globe. How did they get there? And what happens when they reconnect through their shared love of song?
Written by Jo Spain and directed by Australian director Lucy Gaffy, Mix Tape is a four-episode miniseries.
Where can I watch Mix Tape?
TV show Mix Tape premieres Thursday, June 12 on BINGE and on Showcase at 8.30 pm and will be available On Demand.
Who stars in the TV show Mix Tape?
The ensemble cast features a lineup of both Aussie and international actors, including:
Teresa Palmer (Alison)
The Aussie actress has a ton of hits to her name, including recent Binge drama The Last Anniversary.
Jim Sturgess (Daniel)
You’ll recognise the British actor from films including Across The Universe and Cloud Atlas.
Florence Hunt (Young Alison)
The talented British star has already made waves in series including Bridgerton and Cursed.
Rory Walton-Smith (Young Daniel)
Watch this space for more to come from newcomer Rory, who is impressive in this role.
Plus…
In terms of the Aussie side, Ben Lawson (Designated Survivor) plays Alison’s husband Michael, Julia Savage (The Clearing) their daughter Stella, while Jacqueline McKenzie (Romper Stomper, The Dry: Force of Nature) takes on the role of Sheila, a former neighbour of Alison’s. Nigerian-born talent Chika Ikogwe (Heartbreak High) plays Alison’s friend and publicist.
Across the pond, Sara Soulié (Conflict), Conor Sánchez (Ellis), Mark O’Halloran (The Virtues), Helen Behan (Malpractice), Jonathan Harden (Time), and Siobhan O’Kelly (The Tourist) round out a stellar cast.
What is the TV show Mix Tape based on?
If the premise sounded familiar, you may have read the best-selling book on which it was based: Mix Tape by Jane Sanderson.
Is Mix Tape worth watching?
In this humble journalist’s opinion? That’s a big yes.
The series brought me right back to my own teenage years, which were set to a similar soundtrack. The cast is absolutely stellar, the writing kept me on my toes with a few twists that tugged on the heartstrings, and I felt satisfied with the four-episode journey. But don’t just take my word for it: The series recently won the TV Spotlight Audience Award at the 2025 SXSW Film & Television Festival.
Also, as a show that’s basically a celebration of love and music, it’s only fitting that it won the 2026 AACTA Award for Best Soundtrack.
