Anchor Me

Synopsis

When Nathan discovers his mother is dying of cancer he journeys home to encourage his family to finally confront the accidental death of his youngest brother Michael.

But his parents and older brother continue to insist that the best way to deal with grief is to keep quiet. Nathan finds solace is in the arms of his childhood sweetheart who now happens to be his sister-in-law.

Reviews

Anchor Me has a depth and resonance surprising in mainstream ITV drama.

Independent On Sunday

Iain Glen has a deft touch: he brings a sensitive complexity to this searing, sentimental and carefully considered tale of a family unravelling. The flashbacks are beautifully handled and with a script so tight it’s almost workable without the pictures.

The Daily Telegraph

The ubiquitous Iain Glen stars in this two-part drama. It’s an excellently well performed ensemble piece and the portrait of family life with it’s and resentments is very convincing.

Time Out

Ashley Pharoah’s script is believable and finely acted by all, as ghosts are laid to rest, passions rekindled and lessons finally learnt.

The Times

Credits

Iain Glen

Nathan Carter

Annette Crosbie

Hattie Carter

Julia Ford

Jackie Carter

Adam Kotz

Billy Carter

Sharon Muircroft

Young Hattie

Lyndon Ogbourne

Young Billy

Anna Patrick

Sarah Carter

Lucy Plummer

Sally

William Plummer

Neil

Andrew Lee Potts

Mikey Carter

Laura Sadler

Cassie Carter

Michael Sherlock

Young Michael

Sheridan Smith

Young Jackie

Stephen Tomlin

Young William

Russell Tovey

Young Nathan

Frank Windsor

William Carter

Nick Wyatt

Site Foreman

Director

Patrick Lau

Writer

Ashley Pharoah

Production Companies

Granada Production