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Best Interests

Drama · 2023 · Rated 5.9/10

Last aired: S1 E4, Episode 4 · 2023-06-20

Best Interests is the story of a family driven apart by having to make choices no parent would ever want to make. Andrew and Nicci's daughter, 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. They start 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?

Cast

Michael Sheen Andrew Lloyd

Sharon Horgan Nicci Lloyd

Niamh Moriarty Marnie Lloyd

Alison Oliver Katie Lloyd

Noma Dumezweni Samantha

Des McAleer Eddie

Chizzy Akudolu Mercy

Lisa McGrillis Brenda Haskins

Pippa Haywood Judge Spottiswood

Lucian Msamati Derek

Season 1

E1 Episode 1 2023-06-12 · 60 min Nicci and Andrew are the proud and loving parents of Marnie and Katie. But it hasn't been easy. Marnie has a rare form of Congenital Muscular Dystrophy and has been in and out of hospital her whole life.

E2 Episode 2 2023-06-13 · 60 min 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.

E3 Episode 3 2023-06-19 · 60 min 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?

E4 Episode 4 2023-06-20 · 60 min In court, hope for Nicci's case, and a surprising victory, grows. Andrew is confronted about his past behaviour. As the verdict nears, who will get to decide Marnie's future?

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