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Jun 12, 2023 · Sharon Horgan and Michael Sheen lead the Best Interests cast, playing two parents battling to stop doctors from turning off the life-support machine of their disabled 13-year-old daughter.
- Sharon Horgan Plays Nicci
- Michael Sheen Plays Andrew
- Alison Oliver Plays Katie
- Niamh Moriarty Plays Marnie
- Noma Dumezweni Plays Samantha
- Chizzy Akudolu Plays Mercy
- Des Mcaleer Plays Eddie
- Mat Fraser Plays Greg
- Pippa Haywood Plays Judge Spottiswood
- Shane Zaza Plays Fred
Who is Nicci?Nicci is a stay-at-home mum to Katie and Marnie. Marnie was diagnosed at a young age with muscular dystrophy and Nicci gave up work to look after her. She is married to Andrew. Where have I seen Sharon Horgan? Horgan is best-known for her roles in series such as Bad Sisters, This Way Up, Catastrophe and Psychobitches, while she has als...
Who is Andrew?Andrew is Nicci's husband and father to Katie and Marnie. Where have I seen Michael Sheen? Sheen is best known for playing real-life figures, whether that's in ITV's Quiz (as Chris Tarrant), Frost/Nixon (as David Frost), The Queen (as Tony Blair) or Channel 4 series Vardy v Rooney. He's also starred in the likes of Midnight in Paris, ...
Who is Katie?Katie is Nicci and Andrew's daughter and sister to Marnie. Her sister often takes up a lot of the attention due to her life threatening condition. Where have I seen Alison Oliver? Best Interests is Oliver's second on-screen credit, after she previously starred in Conversations with Friends.
Who is Marnie?Marnie is Nicci and Andrew's daughter, who at a young age was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy. Where have I seen Niamh Moriarty? Best Interests is Moriarty's first TV credit, although she previously appeared on stage in Jack Thorne's version of A Christmas Carol.
Who is Samantha?Samantha is Marnie's paediatric consultant. She comes to believe that it is in Marnie's best interest to stop treatment. Where have I seen Noma Dumezweni? Dumezweni has had roles in films such as The Little Mermaid and Mary Poppins Returns, as well as in series such as The Watcher, Doctor Who, Casualty, Black Earth Rising, The Undoi...
Who is Mercy?Mercy is one of the paediatric doctors who works with Marnie. Where have I seen Chizzy Akudolu? Akudolu has previously appeared in series such as Man Vs Bee, Dead Set and Silent Witness, while she is best known for her role as Mo in Holby City.
Who is Eddie?Eddie is Nicci's father. Where have I seen Des McAleer? McAleer has appeared in series such as Hope Street, Silent Witness and The Crown, and in films including My Week with Marilyn.
Who is Greg?Greg is a lawyer with Children and Family legal services who is assigned to represent Marnie's best interests in the trial. Where have I seen Mat Fraser? Fraser has had roles in series including His Dark Materials, Loudermilk, The Mandalorian and American Horror Story.
Who is Judge Spottiswood?Judge Spottiswood is the judge presiding over Marnie's case. Where have I seen Pippa Haywood? Haywood is perhaps best-known for her role in Green Wing, while she has also had major roles in series including Magpie Murders, Feel Good, Scott & Bailey, Mr Selfridge and Prisoners Wives.
Who is Fred?Fred works with Every Christian Life, a group which approaches Nicci about fighting the doctors' decision to end Marnie's treatment. Where have I seen Shane Zaza? Zaza is known for playing Shafiq in Happy Valley and for his roles in Everything I Know About Love, Doctor Who and Black Mirror.
Jun 12, 2023 · BBC One’s new four part series stars Sharon Horgan and Michael Sheen as two parents fighting to stop doctors switching off their disabled daughter’s life-support machine. Written by Jack ...
Best Interests is a four-part British television drama series, written by Jack Thorne. [1][2] It stars Sharon Horgan and Michael Sheen as a married couple, fighting for their disabled daughter's medical care. It premiered on 12 June 2023.
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Jun 6, 2023 · Jack Thorne's new drama Best Interests addresses the most delicate of subjects tactfully and is buoyed by two powerhouse performances.
Mar 15, 2022 · Sharon Horgan and Michael Sheen lead cast for Jack Thorne’s original four-part BBC series Best Interests. Best Interests is a compelling, thought-provoking fictional drama from Bafta-winning ...
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Jun 12, 2023 · Best Interests - in a nutshell. The four-part series tells the heartbreaking fictional story of two parents fighting to keep their 13 year-old daughter alive against medical advice. The mini ...
