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The Mother

Drama about a widow who goes to stay with her grown up son and daughter. As she begins to come to with the past, she embarks on a startling new relationship with her daughter's boyfriend, which causes havoc in the family.

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1 hour, 45 minutes

Last on

Tue 12 Oct 2021 21:00
BBC Four

Music Played

  • Gorillaz

    Clint Eastwood (Case Remix)

Credits

May Anne Reid
Darren Daniel Craig
Helen Anna Wilson-Jones
Toots Peter Vaughan
Au Pair Danira Govich
Harry Harry Michell
Rosie Rosie Michell
Bobby Steven Mackintosh
Paula Cathryn Bradshaw
Bruce Oliver Ford Davies
Polish cleaner Izabella Telezynska
Man in Tate Gallery Simon Mason
Director Roger Michell
Producer Kevin Loader
Writer Hanif Kureishi

Broadcasts

  • Tue 21 Nov 2006 23:30
    BBC One South
  • Wed 22 Nov 2006 00:00
    BBC One Scotland
  • Wed 22 Nov 2006 00:05
    BBC One Wales
  • Mon 17 Nov 2008 23:20
    BBC One Scotland
  • Wed 19 Nov 2008 23:35
    BBC One except Northern Ireland & Scotland
  • Wed 15 Jul 2009 23:00
    BBC Four
  • Sun 9 Feb 2014 00:05
    BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Tue 12 Oct 2021 21:00
    BBC Four

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