A Lump In My Throat (2001)
Docudrama about the life of John Diamond - Author, jounalist and husband of food writer Nigella Lawson. Who wrote about the 'Stuff of life' in his weekly column in the Times. He then was diagnosed with cancer and this then became the backdrop to his writings. This programme was adapted fom the stage play by his friend Victoria Coren about his life and writings.
Director: Olivia Lichtenstein
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Neil Pearson as John Diamond |
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David Decio as Max |
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Elliot Levey as Schmuley |
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Phil Nice as Poker Playing Friend |
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Nina Young as Lucy |
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Arthur Smith as The Grim Reaper |
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Martin Friend as Schlomo |
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John Harding as Peter Rhys Evans |
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Maria McErlane as New Age Woman |
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Jackie Clune as Religious Woman |
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John Diamond as Himself |
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Nigella Lawson as Herself |
| Editing | Philip Kloss | Editor |
| Directing | Kieron Phipps | First Assistant Director |
| Directing | Oscar Beuselinck | Second Assistant Director |
| Directing | Matthew Hanson | Third Assistant Director |
| Writing | Katherine Lannon | Script Editor |
| Camera | Rex Maidment | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Olivia Lichtenstein | Director |
| Writing | Victoria Coren Mitchell | Writer |