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Dennis Potter's classic drama serial with music. Pulp thriller writer Philip Marlow is in hospital with the skin complaint psoriasis, tormented by his past and threatened by his future. His memories, his 1930s-style gumshoe fiction and his disease weave him an altered reality.

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1 hour, 10 minutes

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Wed 27 Dec 2023 22:50
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Music Played

  • Fred Waring & His Pennsylvanians

    Dry Bones

  • Max Harris & His Novelty Trio

    Peg O' My Heart

Credits

Philip Marlow Michael Gambon
Mark Binney Patrick Malahide
Nurse Mills Joanne Whalley
Staff Nurse White Imelda Staunton
Mr Tomkey Leslie French
Writer Dennis Potter
Director Jon Amiel

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