Aired Sunday December 5, 11:10pm - 12:45amon BBC Two

The Wife (2017)

Drama

Joan and Joe remain complements after nearly 40 years of marriage. Where Joe is casual, Joan is elegant. Where Joe is vain, Joan is self-effacing. And where Joe enjoys his very public role as the great American novelist, Joan pours her considerable intellect, grace, charm and diplomacy into the private role of a great man's wife. As Joe is about to be awarded the Nobel Prize for his acclaimed and prolific body of work, Joan starts to think about the shared compromises, secrets and betrayals.

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Sweden
USA
United Kingdom
Cast and crew
  • Björn RungeDirector
  • Glenn CloseJoan Castleman
  • Jonathan PryceJoe Castleman
  • Christian SlaterNathaniel Bone
  • Annie StarkeYoung Joan Castleman
  • Harry LloydYoung Joe Castleman
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