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Best Interests

Marnie has a life-threatening condition. The doctors believe it is in her best interests to be allowed to die, but her loving family disagree. And so begins a fight that will take them through every stage of a legal process, as they struggle to contemplate this huge decision. Who decides? And in whose best interests will it be?

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Episodes

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Episode 1

As Marnie's health deteriorates, doctors say it's in her best interests to stop care. Defiant, her parents prepare to fight their decision. But doubt soon grows — what is right?

57 min
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Episode 2

Andrew wavers, finding himself at odds with Nicci. With their relationship under pressure, Nicci turns to a surprising place for help. Meanwhile, Katie is torn between her parents.

58 min
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Episode 3

Nicci's campaign becomes national news, causing trouble for Katie. Andrew doubts his choice to leave. With court looming, Nicci’s team need evidence. How far will she go to win?

56 min
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Episode 4

In court, hope for Nicci’s case, and a surprising victory, grows. Andrew is confronted about his past behavior. As the verdict nears, who will get to decide Marnie’s future?

58 min

Videos

Best Interests: Sharon Horgan and Jack Thorne on the BBC drama | BFI Q&A

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Cast and Crew

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Sharon Horgan

Nicci

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Michael Sheen

Andrew

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Alison Oliver

Katie

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Niamh Moriarty

Marnie

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Noma Dumezweni

Samantha

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Chizzy Akudolu

Mercy

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Des McAleer

Eddie

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Gary Beadle

Frank

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Jack Morris

Tom

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Pippa Haywood

Judge Spottiswood

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Jack Thorne

Writer

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Michael Keillor

Director

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Jenny Frayn

Producer

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Jack Thorne

Executive Producer

Best Interests

Marnie has a life-threatening condition. The doctors believe it is in her best interests to be allowed to die, but her loving family disagree. And so begins a fight that will take them through every stage of a legal process, as they struggle to contemplate this huge decision. Who decides? And in whose best interests will it be?

Orignal Language

en

Seasons

1

Genre

Drama

Status

Ended

Release Data

2023-06-12

Production Companies

AC Chapter One, One Shoe Films

Streaming Network

BBC One

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