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The Singing Detective: Heat

BBC One
on BBC One London

Second in the six-part film with music by Dennis Potter, who died last month. Starring Michael Gambon, Janet Suzman, Patrick Malahide

Amid Marlow's fevered recollections of his ex-wife Nicola, an ambitious and demanding actress, she materialises in his hospital ward, exposing his vulnerability.

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Contributors

Writer:
Dennis Potter
Producer:
John Harris
Producer:
Kenith Trodd
Director:
Jon Amiel
Philip Marlow:
Michael Gambon
Nicola:
Janet Suzman
Mark Binney:
Patrick Malahide
Nurse Mills:
Joanne Whalley
Dr Gibbon:
Bill Paterson
Mr Hall:
David Ryall
Reginald:
Gerard Horan
Mr Tomkey:
Leslie French
Mr Marlow:
Jim Carter
Staff Nurse White:
Imelda Staunton
Dr Finlay:
Simon Chandler
George Adam:
Charles Simon
Sister Malone:
Mary McLeod
Philip Marlow (aged 10):
Lyndon Davies
Sonia:
Kate McKenzie
Grancher:
Richard Butler
Gran:
Maggie Holland
Mark Binney (aged 10):
William Speakman
Source: Radio Times

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