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Breathe

Duration: 1 hour, 49 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

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. Show less

Contributors

Robin Cavendish:
Andrew Garfield
Diana Cavendish:
Claire Foy
Jonathan Cavendish:
Dean-Charles Chapman
Bloggs Blacker / David Blacker:
Tom Hollander
Teddy Hall:
Hugh Bonneville
Colin Campbell:
Ed Speleers
Dr Clement Aitken:
Stephen Mangan
Dr Entwistle:
Jonathan Hyde
Dr Khan:
Amit Shah
Lady Neville:
Diana Rigg
Nurse Margaret:
Emily Bevan
Director:
Andy Serkis

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