This Little Life

Overview

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.

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Director

Sarah Gavron

Director

Cast

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

Zara Bridget Bell

Baby Luke

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