A powerful one-off drama written by Rosemary Kay , winner of the BBC's Dennis Potter award for new screenwriting. Sadie and Richie MacGregor are thrown into the terrifying world of neo-natal intensive care when their son Luke is born prematurely. Willed on by his desperate parents, he gradually grows in strength - but as Sadie develops a unique bond with her son, her relationship with Richie begins to suffer.

Kate Ashfield
Sadie MacGregor

Peter Mullan
Neonatologist
Anthony Borrows
Luke

Sian Reeves
Glenda

Alan Stocks
Alan
Corinne Skinner-Carter
Midwife
Alexis Tuttle
Doctor at Birth

Emma Lowndes
Nurse at Birth

Linda Bassett
Nurse Nina

Shauna Shim
Nurse Janey
Gerry Hinks
Richie's Father
Judi Jones
Richie's Mother

Caroline O'Neill
Nurse Babs

Archie Panjabi
Niala
Zara Bridget Bell
Baby Luke