The C-Word

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The C-Word

2015

1h 30m

5.6(16 votes)

TV Movie

Drama

Overview

The C Word is an adaptation of Lisa Lynch's inspiring and candid book, based on her blog, about her battle with cancer.

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21 members

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Sheridan Smith

Lisa Lynch

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Paul Nicholls

Pete Lynch

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Rebekah Staton

Gabby

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Michael Maloney

Ian McFarlane

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Susannah Fielding

Abigail

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Stephanie Vogt

Sara

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Tom Hutch

Jack

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Haydn Gwynne

Jane McFarlane

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Chrissie Cotterill

Nurse

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Silas Carson

Professor Kefah Mokbel

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Orla Fitzgerald

Mary - Chemo Nurse

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Marcus Griffiths

Pete's Colleague

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Jamie Baughan

Sam

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Peter Landi

Anaesthetist

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Michael Heath

Wig Man

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Naomi Ryan

Wig Shop Girl

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Candida Gubbins

Tanning Salon Woman

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Janette Legge

Hotel Woman

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Tom Cotcher

Hotel Man

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Thusitha Jayasundera

Therapist

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Amy Strange

Ellie

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