This Little Life

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.

• Sarah GavronDirector
• Rosemary KayWriter
• Dario MarianelliOriginal Music Composer

• Kate AshfieldSadie MacGregor
• Peter MullanNeonatologist
• Anthony BorrowsLuke
• Sian ReevesGlenda
• Alan StocksAlan
• Corinne Skinner-CarterMidwife
• Alexis TuttleDoctor at Birth
• Emma LowndesNurse at Birth
• Linda BassettNurse Nina
• Shauna ShimNurse Janey
• Gerry HinksRichie's Father
• Judi JonesRichie's Mother