Adultery is a six-part ITV drama created and written by Danny Brocklehurst. It stars Dominic Cooper and Romola Garai, with Shelley Conn, Matthew McNulty, Johnny Sanpher and Leila Khan in the ensemble.
The story follows two married parents who begin an intense affair after their teenage children start dating. The secret soon threatens everything both households have built.
The Adultery soundtrack (2026) comes from composer James Righton, the former Klaxons member who now writes for screen. His original score has been released as a 13-track album through First Artists Recordings.
This guide covers the composer, the complete tracklist, standout cues, and where to listen.
Adultery Soundtrack Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | Adultery |
| Creator & Writer | Danny Brocklehurst |
| Directors | Will Sinclair (episodes 1–3), Daniel O’Hara (episodes 4–6) |
| Production Company | Poison Pen Studios, in association with ITV Studios |
| Network | ITV1 and STV |
| Streaming | ITVX and STV Player |
| Premiere Date | October 25, 2026 |
| Episodes | 6 |
| Composer | James Righton |
| Soundtrack Label | First Artists Recordings |
| Soundtrack Album Reported | November 1, 2026 |
| Total Tracks | 13 |
| Total Runtime | 21 minutes 25 seconds (sum of the listed track durations) |
Adultery Soundtrack Overview
The album collects selections of James Righton’s original music for the series. Film Music Reporter covered the release on November 1, 2026, about a week after the show premiered.
At 21 minutes and 25 seconds, it plays as a compact listen. Most cues stay short, with only a handful stretching past the two-minute mark.
Many track titles follow the emotional beats of the story, including The Kiss, I Want You and I Love You.
Writer Danny Brocklehurst is also known for co-creating Brassic and for adapting Harlan Coben’s thriller, which we cover in our Fool Me Once soundtrack guide.
Who Composed Adultery Soundtrack?
James Righton is a London-based composer, performer and producer. He first became widely known as a founding member of Klaxons, whose debut album Myths of the Near Future won the 2007 Mercury Prize, according to his label profile at Beggars.
After the band ended in 2015, he released an album as Shock Machine in 2017. He then put out two solo records: The Performer (2020) and Jim, I’m Still Here (2022), the second made with Soulwax’s David and Stephen Dewaele. More on his career is on his Wikipedia page.
In 2020, ABBA invited him to serve as musical director of the ABBA Voyage stage production, as noted by his management at First Artists.
His screen credits include Benjamin, I’ll Be Right There, Daddy Issues, Untold: The Liver King and Just Sing, all listed in Film Music Reporter’s announcement of his Adultery assignment.
Adultery Official Tracklist
- Attraction + Obstacle = Excitement (0:25)
- School Run (1:18)
- The Kiss (0:57)
- Not That Man (2:42)
- Running (1:17)
- Ollie and Beth (2:30)
- Telescope (3:33)
- More Than That (1:16)
- I Want You (2:01)
- Sister (0:53)
- I Love You (2:04)
- Applause (0:47)
- Chaos (1:42)
Total tracks: 13 | Total runtime: 21:25
Score Highlights
Attraction + Obstacle = Excitement (0:25) opens the album. Its title echoes the idea the cast described as the core of the series, in a Country & Townhouse cast interview.
Telescope (3:33) is the longest track on the album. It gives the score its most room to develop.
Not That Man (2:42) is the second-longest cue. Judging by the title, it likely centers on a character’s internal conflict.
Ollie and Beth (2:30) is named after two characters from the Brookes household, so it likely supports their scenes together.
I Want You (2:01) and I Love You (2:04) sit close together in the sequence. Their titles suggest two stages of the same emotional arc.
Chaos (1:42) closes the album, a fitting final word for a story about secrets unraveling.
James Righton Filmography
| Title | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin | 2019 | British indie comedy; soundtrack album released in March 2019 |
| I’ll Be Right There | 2025 | Indie comedy; soundtrack album released April 30, 2025 |
| Daddy Issues | 2025 | BBC comedy; 6-track soundtrack EP released in June 2025 |
| Untold: The Liver King | 2025 | Netflix documentary; soundtrack album released by Netflix Music in May 2025 |
| Just Sing | 2025 | Listed among his credits by Film Music Reporter |
| Adultery | 2026 | ITV drama; 13-track soundtrack album from First Artists Recordings |
Where to Listen Adultery Soundtrack?
You can watch Adultery on ITV1 and STV, with all six episodes available on ITVX and STV Player through the ITV website. The soundtrack album is available to stream or download on Amazon and most other major digital music services, so you can search for it on Spotify, Apple Music or your preferred platform. For more series scores, browse our TV soundtrack archive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Adultery soundtrack?
James Righton, formerly of Klaxons, composed the original score for the ITV series.
How many tracks are on the Adultery soundtrack album?
The album has 13 tracks with a combined runtime of about 21 minutes and 25 seconds.
Which label released the Adultery soundtrack?
First Artists Recordings released the album.
When was the Adultery soundtrack released?
Film Music Reporter reported the album’s release on November 1, 2026, about a week after the series premiered on October 25, 2026.
Where can I stream the Adultery soundtrack?
It is available on Amazon and most other major digital music services.
What is the longest track on the album?
Telescope is the longest at 3:33.
What kind of music is on the Adultery soundtrack?
The album features selections of James Righton’s original score for the series, rather than a collection of licensed songs.
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