The C-Word

The C-Word

2015•1h 30m•5.3/10

TV MovieDrama

Ratings

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5.3/10(17)

The C Word is an adaptation of Lisa Lynch's inspiring and candid book, based on her blog, about her battle with cancer.

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Production

BBC

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Sheridan Smith

Sheridan Smith

Lisa Lynch

Paul Nicholls

Paul Nicholls

Pete Lynch

Rebekah Staton

Rebekah Staton

Gabby

Michael Maloney

Michael Maloney

Ian McFarlane

Susannah Fielding

Susannah Fielding

Abigail

Stephanie Vogt

Stephanie Vogt

Sara

Tom Hutch

Jack

Haydn Gwynne

Haydn Gwynne

Jane McFarlane

Chrissie Cotterill

Nurse

Silas Carson

Silas Carson

Professor Kefah Mokbel

Orla Fitzgerald

Orla Fitzgerald

Mary - Chemo Nurse

Marcus Griffiths

Marcus Griffiths

Pete's Colleague

Jamie Baughan

Jamie Baughan

Sam

Peter Landi

Peter Landi

Anaesthetist

Michael Heath

Michael Heath

Wig Man

Naomi Ryan

Naomi Ryan

Wig Shop Girl

Candida Gubbins

Tanning Salon Woman

Janette Legge

Hotel Woman

Tom Cotcher

Tom Cotcher

Hotel Man

Thusitha Jayasundera

Thusitha Jayasundera

Therapist

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