See it if Quintessentially British. At times funny, at times profound. Beautiful romance story (with NHS history serving as background). Acting 5*!
Don't see it if Don't like romance.
See it if you love 60s films, interesting story about the beginning of the NHS and some very beautiful romance
Don't see it if you get bored easily, not interested in dramas with bitter sweet endings
See it if Old fashioned British humour but with dramatic fimilar themes
Don't see it if you don't understand British humour
See it if You love Jack Davenport
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See it if You want a slow burning romance
Don't see it if You want a bit more dramatic action and pacing.
See it if For an exquisite new play with a top draw cast and a very inventive staging. There are echoes of Brief Encounter but with a political edge.
Don't see it if you don't really like romance as a genre
See it if You want a quirky, romantic but bittersweet romance played out against the creation of the NHS.
Don't see it if You don’t like good old fashioned romances and don’t concentrate. The talented cast play multiple roles. Read more
See it if You want to see great acting, great staging and interesting approach combining cinematography and theatre.
Don't see it if You want to watch something easy or meaningless
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“Finely judged performances from Hawes and Davenport”
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