A Short Stay in Switzerland (2009)

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Written by Frank McGuinness

Directed by Simon Curtis

Running Time: 120 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 2009

Production Country: UK

Filmed in Colour

Made for TV

Julie Walters (pictured) stars in a one-off drama, inspired by the true story of Dr Anne Turner.

Having just witnessed the death of her husband, Jack, from an incurable neurological disease, Anne Turner is diagnosed with a near-identical illness. With determined rationality, Anne's answer is that once her illness has reached a critical point, she will take her own life... but she needs her children's support.

The more Anne's son and two daughters struggle to gain consensus over their mother's desire to die, as they struggle to find another way through, the further they pull apart. From Jessica's silent recriminations to Sophie's stubborn practicality, the magnitude of the situation threatens to tear the family to pieces. Anne must also face the fury of her best friend, Claire (Harriet Walter), whose opposing views bring them into direct and vocal conflict.

Award-winning writer Frank McGuinness penned the drama. "As a doctor, Anne Turner lived and worked by her principles, and she chose to die by them," he says. "This film recognises that rare courage."

Cast

Image for Julie WaltersJulie WaltersDr. Anne Turner
Stephen Campbell MooreEdward
Lyndsey MarshalJessica
Liz WhiteSophie
Michelle FairleyMrs. Savery
Will KnightleyJack
Patrick MalahideRichard
Image for Harriet WalterHarriet WalterClare
Sagar AryaKedar
Anthony ShusterStephen
Peter FoleyElectrician
Fergus WalshInterviewer
Susan PorrettReceptionist
Jenny JulesPatient
Indira PanditSophie's Baby

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  • Use www.gravatar.com to create an Avatar for your e-mail address and use it on many supported sites January 25th - 10:48pmroz allott said...

    well the bbc got it wrong with ross but they got this program spot on what a wonderful brave lady well done for once bbc

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