This Little Life

Drama · 2003

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.

Starring

Joyce Nettles, Paul Ritchie, Kate Ashfield, David Morrissey, Dario Marianelli, Robert Farr, Peter Mullan, Anthony Borrows, Duncan Wheeler

Director

Sarah Gavron