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Stuart: A Life Backwards

Adaptation of Alexander Masters' critically acclaimed memoir of homeless alcoholic Stuart Shorter, recounting his complicated life story in reverse.

Adaptation of Alexander Masters' critically acclaimed memoir of homeless alcoholic Stuart Shorter. As writer and charity worker Alexander gets to know Stuart and learns about his complicated life, he marvels at his new friend's resilient personality, and asks to write his biography. Stuart agrees, recounting his life story in reverse. Tales of post-office heists, suicide attempts and spells inside various institutions help Alexander understand how Stuart's life spiralled out of control.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Sun 23 Sep 2007 23:50

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Credits

Role Contributor
Actor Tom Hardy
Actor Benedict Cumberbatch
Actor Nicola Duffett
Actor Claire-Louise Cordwell
Producer Pippa Harris
Actor Edna Dore
Actor Candis Nergaard
Actor Trevor Sellers

Broadcasts

  • Sun 23 Sep 2007 21:00
  • Sun 23 Sep 2007 23:50