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4 Episodes 1997 - 1997
Episode 1
60 mins
Part 1 of four. Writer Daniel Feeld (Albert Finney) meets a girl and her seedy boss, both of whom remind him of characters from his screenplay. "Pig" Mailion: Hywel Bennett. Anna: Anna Chancellor. Nick: Richard E. Grant. Ben: Roy Hudd. Lady Ruth: Julie Christie.
Episode 2
60 mins
Part 2. An ill Daniel (Albert Finney) gets to know Sandra. Balmer (Richard E. Grant) is angry when he learns that a real "Pig" Mailion exists. Linda Langer: Keeley Hawes. Sandra: Saffron Burrows. Mailion: Hywel Bennett. Anna: Anna Chancellor.
Episode 3
60 mins
Part 3 of four. Daniel learns the reason for Sandra's hatred for Mailion; Nick's affair with Linda (Keeley Hawes) leads to blackmail. Saffron Burrows, Albert Finney, Richard E. Grant, Hywel Bennett. Lady Ruth: Julie Christie.
Episode 4
60 mins
Conclusion. Daniel learns he has only a short time to live; Lady Ruth learns of her husband's activities after Nick has an encounter with Mailion's men. Albert Finney, Richard E. Grant. Sandra: Saffron Burrows. Mailion: Hywel Bennett.