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on BBC One London

In the run-up to Comic Relief on 11 March, and leading its Elder Abuse Campaign, Lucy Gannon's funny and poignant drama stars Richard Briers, Jean Heywood, Kevin Whately and Sinead Cusack, and powerfully explores the effects of debilitating illness.

Larry, 86, cares single-handedly for his beloved wife Jeannie, who has Alzheimer's disease. But a fall changes their lives for ever. as Jeannie moves into residential care and Larry goes to stay with his family.
A tender age: page 35

Then Red Nose Goes Live 05
A look back at Comic Relief days and a preview of this year's, on 11 March.

Contributors

Writer:
Lucy Gannon
Producer:
Hilary Bevan Jones
Director:
Sarah Harding
Larry James:
Richard Briers
Jeannie James:
Jean Heywood
Oliver James:
Kevin Whately
Sandy James:
Sinead Cusack
Millie James:
Hannah Daniel
Jake:
Dyfrig Morris
Mr Hill:
Ian Saynor
Lesley:
Philippa Easton
Maurice:
John Nettleton
Zilla Carter:
Caroline Berry
Maggie Kerry:
Joy Stewart
Ian Greaves:
Parvez Oadir
Iris Hart:
Gwenllian Davies
Sally:
Marilyn Le Conte
Peggy:
Emma Treharne Jones

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