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Channel 4 viewers have declared they "can't wait" after the broadcaster unveiled a trailer for its upcoming drama Falling.

Starring Keeley Hawes and Paapa Essiedu, the series from Adolescence writer Jack Thorne centres on a "forbidden love story between a Catholic priest and a devoted nun".

The teaser, shared on Instagram, introduced Keeley as Sister Anna, who meets and falls for priest David, portrayed by Paapa, who is also set to play Professor Severus Snape in the upcoming Harry Potter series.

The pair are shown wrestling with their emotions, with David insisting "You shouldn't love me", while a tearful Anna confesses in church.

"Both are deeply committed to their work in the church and in their community," the synopsis reads.

"Neither are expected to fall in love. But when they do, both are forced to wrestle with what it means for them, their vows, and their relationship with God.

"Falling is a witty, moving, contemporary romantic drama that is as honest as it is full of heart."

Viewers were immediately captivated by the trailer, with many taking to social media to predict the series would be an emotional rollercoaster, reports the Mirror.

"Well that's going to break my heart!" said one, while a second added: "Nothing hotter than a forbidden nun-priest romance."

"Oh so we're crying then," said another, as someone else commented: "Anything with Ms Hawes is amazing TV!"

"So excited for this!!" exclaimed another viewer, as one quipped: "Sorry I can't come into work, yes, no, binge watching, I mean, I have flu, ok bye!"

"Can't wait to see this," penned another person, as someone else pleaded: "I hope this will be internationally distributed."

When Falling was announced, Keeley said: "I'm thrilled to be taking on the role of Anna and so looking forward to working alongside the brilliant Paapa Essiedu to bring Jack Thorne's beautiful scripts to life."

Paapa added: "Falling is a story that has Jack Thorne's singular talent of mining the sublime out of the ordinary running all the way through. I can't wait to work with Keeley, Peter and the rest of the team to bring this world to life."

Rounding out the cast are Jason Watkins, Niamh Cusack, Adrian Scarborough, David Dawson and Susan Brown.

Falling is coming soon on Channel 4.