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Forgive and Forget

2000 100 min ★ 5.5 Drama

David O'Neil, a plasterer and mature student Theo have been best mates for fourteen years and are practically inseparable. However, their friendship has become strained as Theo is about to move in with his long-term girlfriend, photographer Hannah. A raging jealousy awakes in David and he starts scheming to break up the loving couple using Hannah's insecurities against them. When the couple eventually separate David is in a quandary about his next move and is forced to confront his long-hidden homosexuality and feelings towards Theo. Eventually, David decides to reveal his sexual orientation and deep love for Theo very publicly by arranging for them both to appear as guests on Judith Adams' talk-show, "forgive and forget", with tragic consequences for their friendship and David's family.

Director: Aisling Walsh Writer: Mark Burt

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Cast

John Simm John Simm Theo
Steve John Shepherd Steve John Shepherd David O'Neil
Laura Fraser Laura Fraser Hannah
Maurice Roëves Maurice Roëves Michael O'Neil
Ger Ryan Ger Ryan Ruth O'Neil
Meera Syal Meera Syal Judith Adams
Stephen Graham Stephen Graham John
Roger Griffiths Roger Griffiths Carlton
Huggy Leaver Huggy Leaver Paul
Charles De'Ath Charles De'Ath Alex
Isabella Marsh Isabella Marsh Gabby
Jonathan Slinger Jonathan Slinger Carl