A powerful one-off drama written by Rosemary Kay , winner of the BBC's Dennis Potter award for new screenwriting. Sadie and Richie MacGregor are thrown into the terrifying world of neo-natal intensive care when their son Luke is born prematurely. Willed on by his desperate parents, he gradually grows in strength - but as Sadie develops a unique bond with her son, her relationship with Richie begins to suffer.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Kate AshfieldSadie MacGregor | Sadie MacGregor |
 Peter MullanNeonatologist | Neonatologist |
| AAnthony BorrowsLuke | Luke |
 Sian ReevesGlenda | Glenda |
 Alan StocksAlan | Alan |
| CCorinne Skinner-CarterMidwife | Midwife |
| AAlexis TuttleDoctor at Birth | Doctor at Birth |
 Emma LowndesNurse at Birth | Nurse at Birth |
 Linda BassettNurse Nina | Nurse Nina |
 Shauna ShimNurse Janey | Nurse Janey |
| GGerry HinksRichie's Father | Richie's Father |
| JJudi JonesRichie's Mother | Richie's Mother |
 Caroline O'NeillNurse Babs | Nurse Babs |
 Archie PanjabiNiala | Niala |
| ZZara Bridget BellBaby Luke | Baby Luke |
| FFrasier CordonBaby Luke | Baby Luke |
| RRebecca Jade EvansBaby Luke | Baby Luke |
| JJoshua FreemanBaby Luke | Baby Luke |
 Rani MoorthyRegistrar at Birth | Registrar at Birth |
| BBernard NagleSadie's Dad | Sadie's Dad |
| SSarah RaymondTemporary Nurse | Temporary Nurse |
| LLeon SellersBaby Luke | Baby Luke |
 David MorrisseyRichie MacGregor | Richie MacGregor |