The C-Word

The C-Word

The C-Word

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The C-Word

2015

1h 30m

5.3(17 votes)

TV Movie

Drama

Overview

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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Social & External

Production Companies

BBC

Cast & Crew

21 members

Acting

Sheridan Smith

Lisa Lynch

Sheridan Smith

Acting

Paul Nicholls

Pete Lynch

Paul Nicholls

Acting

Rebekah Staton

Gabby

Rebekah Staton

Acting

Michael Maloney

Ian McFarlane

Michael Maloney

Acting

Susannah Fielding

Abigail

Susannah Fielding

Acting

Stephanie Vogt

Sara

Stephanie Vogt

Acting

Tom Hutch

Jack

No Image

Acting

Haydn Gwynne

Jane McFarlane

Haydn Gwynne

Acting

Chrissie Cotterill

Nurse

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Silas Carson

Professor Kefah Mokbel

Silas Carson

Acting

Orla Fitzgerald

Mary - Chemo Nurse

Orla Fitzgerald

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Marcus Griffiths

Pete's Colleague

Marcus Griffiths

Acting

Jamie Baughan

Sam

Jamie Baughan

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Peter Landi

Anaesthetist

Peter Landi

Acting

Michael Heath

Wig Man

Michael Heath

Acting

Naomi Ryan

Wig Shop Girl

Naomi Ryan

Acting

Candida Gubbins

Tanning Salon Woman

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Janette Legge

Hotel Woman

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Tom Cotcher

Hotel Man

Tom Cotcher

Acting

Thusitha Jayasundera

Therapist

Thusitha Jayasundera

Acting

Amy Strange

Ellie

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