Wilton & Pryce star in ITV drama on Mavis Eccleston
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- Penelope Wilton will portray Mavis Eccleston in the ITV drama, with Jonathan Pryce playing her husband Dennis.
- Chris Lang is the writer of the drama, while Bruce Goodison serves as director.
- Tom Brittney first met Mavis Eccleston, secured her story for Corestar Media, which acquired the dramatic rights and initially titled the project Goodnight Darling.
- Deborah Moggach wrote the first script for the development of the drama.
- Mavis Eccleston and her family have given their blessing to the production and have been available to the writers and production team throughout the script process.
- Calculus Media is providing production financing for the drama, with High Road Entertainment handling international sales and distribution.
Why it matters: The drama arrives as UK Parliament debates assisted‑dying legislation, providing a high‑profile dramatized account of a real case that aligns with ITV’s push for socially relevant, timely programming and highlights the personal impact of the legal debate for viewers across the nation.
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