Best Interests

1 seriesEntertainment / Drama
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BBC One

Andrew and Nicci's daughter, Marnie, has a life-threatening condition. The doctors believe it is in her best interests to be allowed to die, but her loving family disagree. And so begins a fight that will take them through every stage of a legal process, as they struggle to contemplate this huge decision. It's a story of a family driven apart by having to make choices no parent would ever want to make.

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Episode 1Best Interests 1

Episode 1. Doctors say it's in Marnie's best interests to stop treatment, but her parents disagree. Contains some upsetting scenes.

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Episode 2Episode 2

Andrew and Nicci find themselves at odds, presenting Andrew with a difficult choice. Contains some upsetting scenes.

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Episode 3Best Interests 3

Episode 3. Nicci's campaign becomes national news, causing trouble for Katie. Andrew regrets leaving. Contains some upsetting scenes.

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Episode 4Episode 4

As all sides do battle in court, Nicci realises the toll it's taking on her family. Contains some upsetting scenes.

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