Forgive and Forget (2000)
Drama
David O'Neil, a plasterer and mature student Theo have been best mates for fourteen years and are practically inseparable. However, their friendship has become strained as Theo is about to move in with his long-term girlfriend, photographer Hannah. A raging jealousy awakes in David and he starts scheming to break up the loving couple using Hannah's insecurities against them. When the couple eventually separate David is in a quandary about his next move and is forced to confront his long-hidden homosexuality and feelings towards Theo. Eventually, David decides to reveal his sexual orientation and deep love for Theo very publicly by arranging for them both to appear as guests on Judith Adams' talk-show, "forgive and forget", with tragic consequences for their friendship and David's family.
Director: Aisling Walsh
Writer: Mark Burt
The Cast
John Simm
Theo
Steve John Shepherd
David O'Neil
Laura Fraser
Hannah
Maurice Roƫves
Michael O'Neil
Ger Ryan
Ruth O'Neil
Meera Syal
Judith Adams
Stephen Graham
John
Roger Griffiths
Carlton
Huggy Leaver
Paul
Charles De'Ath
Alex
Isabella Marsh
Gabby
Jonathan Slinger
Carl
Nikki Amuka-Bird
Nicky
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