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The C Word

The C Word is an adaptation of Lisa Lynch's candid book about her experience of cancer, based on her popular blog which was launched shortly after her diagnosis. This film is a defiant, ballsy and surprisingly funny story of life, love and cancer.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Sun 3 May 201520:30
BBC One

Clips

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Music Played

  • Jose Luis Teruel

    Aires Camperos

  • The Mariners

    Bagpipers Carol

  • Laura Marling

    Darkness Descends

  • Rizzle Kicks

    Down With The Trumpets

  • Gomez

    Get Miles

  • Goat

    Golden Dawn

  • The Streets

    Lets Push Things Forward

  • Elbow

    Powder Blue

  • Queen

    Somebody to Love

  • Longpigs

    The Man Who Found (Elvis)

  • Money

    Who's Going To Love You Now (Instrumental)

Credits

Lisa LynchSheridan Smith
Pete LynchPaul Nicholls
Jane McFarlaneHaydn Gwynne
Ian McFarlaneMichael Maloney
SaraStephanie Vogt
JackTom Hutch
Pete's ColleagueMarcus Griffiths
GabyRebekah Staton
AbigailSusannah Fielding
SamJamie Baughan
ConsultantSilas Carson
Jamie McFarlaneNate Fallows
NurseChrissie Cotterill
AnaesthetistPeter Landi
Mary - Chemo NurseOrla Fitzgerald
Wig ManMichael Heath
Wig Shop GirlNaomi Ryan
Tanning Salon WomanCandida Gubbins
Leanne McFarlaneMolly Taylor
Hotel WomanJanette Legge
Hotel ManTom Cotcher
Baby CoreyBexley Green
TherapistThusitha Jayasundera
Infant CoreyTheo Yeldham
KrisKris Hallenga
EllieAmy Strange
WriterNicole Taylor
ProducerSimon Lewis
DirectorTim Kirkby

Broadcast

TV Blog: Kris Hallenga

TV Blog: Kris Hallenga

Lisa’s friend and fellow cancer blogger on filming The C Word.

BBC Writers Room: Nicole Taylor

BBC Writers Room: Nicole Taylor

Adapting The C Word, based on the book & blog by Lisa Lynch.

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