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When does The Affair season four start on Sky Atlantic, who’s in the cast and what has happened so far?

THE Affair is returning for a fourth season of romance, sex, crumbling marriages and non-stop drama.

The fourth season is shaping up to be even bigger and better than before. But when's it released and what's happened so far? ­­- Here’s everything you need to know about the brand new season…

 Season three ended with a bang
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Season three ended with a bangCredit: TV Company

When is The Affair season 4 on Sky Atlantic?

Season 4 of The Affair is due to hit TV screens on June 18 at 9pm.

It is shown on Sky Atlantic each Monday and is available On Demand if you have missed the first few episodes.

You can also catch up on the first three seasons if you are new to the series.

 Everyone's lives have changed
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Everyone's lives have changedCredit: SHOWTIME

Who's in the cast?

Leading the cast are Dominic West and Ruth Wilson as Noah Solloway and Alison Lockhart respectively.

Former Dawson's Creek star Joshua Jackson returns as Cole Lockhart as does ER's Maura Tierney as Helen Solloway.

The Solloway children will also be returning, which includes Julia Telles' Whitney, Jake Siciliano's Martin, Jadon Sand's Trevor and Abigail Dylan Harrison's Stacey.

There is also a host of new cast members joining the crew for season four, with Sanaa Lathan portraying Noah's charter school principal Jenelle.

Iron First star Ramon Rodriguez has been tapped to appear as Alison's new love interest Ben, while  reports that Phoebe Tonkin and Amy Irving will play Daphne and Nan Perino, respectively, with the latter having a "mysterious" connection to Cole's father.

 The affair is shown from both points of view
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The affair is shown from both points of viewCredit: SHOWTIME

What happened in the first three series?

The show explores the emotional effects of an extramarital relationship between Noah Solloway and Alison Lockhart that ends up ending both marriages and the psychological effects of a crime that brings all the characters back together.

The series introduced Noah as a married father of four who he resents his dependence on his wealthy father-in-law.

Alison was a young waitress trying to piece her life and marriage back together in the wake of her child's sudden death.

After Alison and Noah's wife, Helen was involved in the death of  Cole's brother, Noah decides to take the fall, unable to decide whom to choose.

He serves his time in prison but is forced to try and rebuild his life after the experience cost him his relationship with both.

 The show initially followed an affair between Alison and Noah
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The show initially followed an affair between Alison and NoahCredit: SHOWTIME

What do we know about Season four?

The official synopsis from Showtime reads: "Season four of The Affair finds Noah, Helen, Alison and Cole in their own orbits, alienated from each other, spinning further and further away from where they all began.

Every character is involved in a new relationship, forcing them each to decide if they're ready and willing to leave the past behind for good."

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