Reasons to Be Cheerful
Drama
On a day out at the park, Joanna learns some startling facts about her grandmother's past, whilst the strain of caring for his terminally ill mother begins to show on Jo's dad Jack. He sees Steve and wants to put her in a hospice.
Director
Dominic Keavey
Writers
N/A
Stars
Christopher Timothy, Mark Frost, Corrinne Wicks
Release Date
November 28, 2000
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom
🎭 Top Cast
Christopher Timothy
as Dr. Brendan 'Mac' McGuire
Mark Frost
as Dr. Steve Rawlings
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Corrinne Wicks
as Dr. Helen Thompson
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Jacqueline Leonard
as Dr. Caroline Powers
Maggie Cronin
as Kate McGuire
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Sarah Manners
as Joanna Helm
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Marcia Ashton
as Jessie Helm
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Jim Dunk
as Jack Helm
Matt Rippy
as Paul
Özgü Namal
as Scarlett
🎬 Technical Specs
Aspect Ratio
16 : 9
Color
Color
Filming Location
Pebble Mill Studios, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK
Production
BBC Birmingham
🏷️ Keywords
strong female characterhealth centerdiseasecontinuing drama
🎯 Categories
Drama
📖 Synopsis
On a day out at the park, Joanna learns some startling facts about her grandmother's past, whilst the strain of caring for his terminally ill mother begins to show on Jo's dad Jack. He sees Steve and wants to put her in a hospice.