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Breathe

Abruptly paralysed and reliant on a mechanical respirator, Robin Cavendish believes his life is over, but his wife Diana it determined to improve his prospects - even if it kills him.

Inspiring true story from BBC Films. Abruptly paralysed and reliant on a mechanical respirator, Robin Cavendish believes his life is over, but his wife Diana it determined to improve his prospects - even if it kills him.

With family and friends rallying round, the couple tackle obstacles and prejudices through the 1960s and beyond.

1 hour, 49 minutes

Last on

Thu 17 Oct 202423:05
BBC Two

Credits

Robin CavendishAndrew Garfield
Diana CavendishClaire Foy
Jonathan CavendishDean-Charles Chapman
Bloggs Blacker / David BlackerTom Hollander
Teddy HallHugh Bonneville
Colin CampbellEd Speleers
Dr Clement AitkenStephen Mangan
Dr EntwistleJonathan Hyde
Dr KhanAmit Shah
Lady NevilleDiana Rigg
PaddyDavid Wilmot
Nurse MargaretEmily Bevan
WriterWilliam Nicholson
DirectorAndy Serkis

Broadcasts

  • Wed 3 Feb 202121:00
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Thu 17 Oct 202423:05
    BBC Two