Consuming Passion (2008)
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the popular romance publishing phenomenon Mills & Boon, a colourful and camp drama which charts the witty and moving stories of three very different women affected by the brand's success: co-founder Charles Boon's wife Mary, daydreaming 1970s writer Janet and modern-day literature lecturer Kirstie.
Director: Dan Zeff
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Jodie Whittaker as Mary Boon |
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Olivia Colman as Janet / Nurse Violetta Kiss |
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Emilia Fox as Kirstie |
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Daniel Mays as Charles Boon |
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Patrick Kennedy as Gerald Mills |
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Patrick Baladi as Dr Grant / Dr Steele |
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O-T Fagbenle as Jack |
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Nicholas Sidi as Nick |
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Marcia Warren as Elsie |
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Paul Nicholas as Alan Boon |
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Adam James as Mick |
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Angela Terence as Lizzie |
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Ben Addis as Frederick |
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Amy Marston as Margaret Boon |
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Antonia Kinlay as Lorelei |
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Robert Horwell as Brian |
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John Kirk as Hospital Orderly |
| Directing | Dan Zeff | Director |
| Sound | Christian Henson | Music |
| Production | John Yorke | Executive Producer |
| Production | Abi Bach | Co-Producer |
| Production | Ben Evans | Producer |
| Camera | Balazs Bolygo | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Emma Frost | Writer |