The C-Word

May 3, 2015

1h 30m

★ 5.6

Overview

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

Genres

TV Movie

Drama

Production Companies

BBC

The C-Word Trailers

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Cast

Lisa Lynch

Sheridan Smith

Pete Lynch

Paul Nicholls

Gabby

Rebekah Staton

Ian McFarlane

Michael Maloney

Abigail

Susannah Fielding

Sara

Stephanie Vogt

Jack

Tom Hutch

Jane McFarlane

Haydn Gwynne

Nurse

Chrissie Cotterill

Professor Kefah Mokbel

Silas Carson

Mary - Chemo Nurse

Orla Fitzgerald

Pete's Colleague

Marcus Griffiths

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