Bagpuss Report post Posted December 12, 2006 Just flicking thru my TV listings for Xmas and found this.....thought I'd post it, should anyone else be interested in watching it. After Thomas, 9pm, ITV1, 26th December "This fact-based, feature-length drama charting the efforts of a couple to give their autistic son a happy childhood. Despite their marital problems, the devoted parents are determined to do the best for their offspring but, sadly, their efforts don't appear to be working and the troubled lad withdraws further into his own private world. However, the newest member of the clan, a cute golden retriever puppy, has an unexpected effect and offers the entire family a new hope. Have hankies at the ready for a story which is both heart-wrenching and uplifting. Starring Keely Hawes, Ben Miles and Sheila Hancock" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stephanie Report post Posted December 13, 2006 Well I'm sure watching that will send a few tears into the Quality Street tin ... thanks for telling us, I will avoid it like the plague! Is that the best we have on offer for Boxing Day telly? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmuir Report post Posted December 13, 2006 Hi Bagpuss Call me a glutton for punishment, but I'll be watching it. On the rare occasion that a programme is on TV which touches on autism, I usually watch it. I'm always interested how producers portray people. I'm also interested in comparing the similarities/differences of others lives, considering living with the same type of disability. Thanks for the reminder. Caroline. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted December 13, 2006 (edited) I'm intrigued to watch to see if it's an accurate portrayal of ASD. Would be interested to know who the drama is based on. Havn't seen anything in the press about it, other than stumbling across it in my TV Mag, so unsure if it will be an accurate portrayal or not. Cheers for your replies. Edited December 13, 2006 by Bagpuss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dooday24 Report post Posted December 13, 2006 i will have to watch it sounds really interesting, thanx bagpuss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
butterfingersbimbo Report post Posted December 14, 2006 yeah i will probably watch it too..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
