This Little Life
The story
A powerful one-off drama written by Rosemary Kay , winner of the BBC's Dennis Potter award for new screenwriting. Sadie and Richie MacGregor are thrown into the terrifying world of neo-natal intensive care when their son Luke is born prematurely. Willed on by his desperate parents, he gradually grows in strength - but as Sadie develops a unique bond with her son, her relationship with Richie begins to suffer.
Cast & crew
Kate Ashfield
Sadie MacGregor
Peter Mullan
Neonatologist
Anthony Borrows
Luke
Sian Reeves
Glenda
Alan Stocks
Alan
Corinne Skinner-Carter
Midwife
Alexis Tuttle
Doctor at Birth
Emma Lowndes
Nurse at Birth
Linda Bassett
Nurse Nina
Shauna Shim
Nurse Janey
Gerry Hinks
Richie's Father
Judi Jones
Richie's Mother
Caroline O'Neill
Nurse Babs
Archie Panjabi
Niala
Sarah Gavron
Director
Stewart Mackinnon
Producer
David Katznelson
Cinematography
Dario Marianelli
Music