Best Interests release date, cast, filming locations explained
BEST Interests tells the tale of a family driven apart by having to make tough choices no parent should have to make
This gripping four-part drama is lead by Sharon Horgan and Michael Sheen, and they are joined by an incredible cast.
When is Best Interests released on BBC?
Best Interests kicked off on June 12, 2023, on BBC One, with the second episode airing the following day on June 13, 2023.
The third episode is on TV tonight (June 19, 2023) at 9pm.
The four-part drama concludes tomorrow (June 20, 2023) at the same time on BBC One.
Viewers can also catch up with episodes on the .
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Who is in the cast of Best Interests?
Sharon Horgan as Nicci
Sharon Horgan plays Nicci, a mother drawn into a legal battle over her daughter Marnie’s right to die.
The actress is best known for her comedic performances in series including Catastrophe, This Way Up, and .
But fans may also recognise her from the movie roles, which include Military Wives, and Man Up.
Michael Sheen as Andrew
Hollywood actor Michael Sheen plays Andrew, Nicci’s husband and Marnie’s father.
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He is best known for playing real people in a number of biopics – from Tony Blair in The Queen, to David Frost in Frost/Nixon.
Over the years he has also taken on high profile TV roles, which includes Good Omens.
Niamh Moriarty as Marnie
Niamh Moriarty plays Marnie, the child at the centre of the legal case.
Best Interests is the actress' most high-profile role to date, but you might also recognise her from the short film My Mother’s Shoes.
She also starred in Jack Thorne’s adaptation of A Christmas Carol.
Additional cast includes:
- Alison Oliver as Katie - she is also known for Conversations With Friends.
- Noma Dumezweni as Samantha - she is also known for The Undoing.
- Chizzy Akudolu as Mercy - she is also known for Holby City.
- Des McAleer as Eddie - he is also known for Hope Street.
- Mat Fraser as Greg - he is also known for His Dark Materials.
What is the Best Interests plot?
The emotional series captures the lives of married couple Nicci and Andrew whose daughter named Marnie has a life-threatening condition.
However, it follows the story of a dispute between Marnie's parents and the doctors who are caring for her, as the health professionals believe it is in the child’s “best interests” to be allowed to die.
Contrastingly, Nicci and Andrew disagree which leads to a legal battle as they struggle to understand the decision.
Where was Best Interests filmed?
Filming for Best Interests took place over summer 2022.
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The BBC One series was filmed primarily in Cheltenham, which is where Nicci and Andrew's family live.
However, the key courtroom scenes were shot in London.