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Sitting. Mary (Katherine Parkinson). Copyright: Avalon Television
Sitting

Sitting

  • TV comedy drama
  • BBC Four
  • 2021
  • 1 episode

Adaptation of Katherine Parkinson's stage play about three people sitting for a painter. Also features Mark Weinman, Alex Jarrett and Paul Jesson.

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Sitting. Image shows from L to R: Luke (Mark Weinman), Mary (Katherine Parkinson), Cassandra (Alex Jarrett). Copyright: Avalon Television

Key details

Genre
Comedy Drama
Broadcast
2021
Channel
BBC Four
Episodes
1
Stars
Katherine Parkinson, Mark Weinman, Alex Jarrett and Paul Jesson
Writer
Katherine Parkinson
Director
Jeremy Herrin
Producers
Celia Dugua, Jon Thoday, Richard Allen-Turner, Jonty Claypole and Bonnie Philp
Company

An adaptation of Katherine Parkinson's stage play.

Three characters sit for a silent painter. In these sittings, Luke, Cassandra and Mary reveal truths in a play about love, loss and the importance of human connection.

Award winning figurative painter Roxana Halls' work features in the programme.

Additional details

Also known as
  • Lights Up: Sitting
Production
Location
Camera set-up
Single camera
Picture
Colour

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Wednesday 7th April 2021 at 10:30pm on BBC Four
Episode length
1 hour

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