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| starring = [[Jodie Comer]]<br>Stephen Graham
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* [[Lesley Sharp]]
* [[Andrew Schofield (actor)|Andrew Schofield]]
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'''''Help''''' is a 2021 British television film, set during the early days of [[COVID-19 pandemic]] in England.<ref>https://www.channel4.com/press/news/channel-4-announces-jack-thornes-help-wt-starring-stephen-graham-and-jodie-comer</ref><ref>https://theforgeentertainment.co.uk/forge-produce-jack-thornes-help-w-t-channel-4-starring-stephen-graham-jodie-comer/</ref> It stars [[Jodie Comer]] and Stephen Graham.
'''''Help''''' is a 2021 British television film, set during the early days of [[COVID-19 pandemic]] in England.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.channel4.com/press/news/channel-4-announces-jack-thornes-help-wt-starring-stephen-graham-and-jodie-comer|title=Channel 4 announces Jack Thorne's 'Help' (w/t) starring Stephen Graham and Jodie Comer|date=20 November 2020|publisher=[[Channel 4]]|accessdate=16 September 2021}}</ref><ref>https://theforgeentertainment.co.uk/forge-produce-jack-thornes-help-w-t-channel-4-starring-stephen-graham-jodie-comer/</ref> It stars [[Jodie Comer]] and Stephen Graham. It was written by [[Jack Thorne]] and directed by [[Marc Munden]]. It premiered on [[Channel 4]] on 16 September 2021.


==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
Sarah, a young care home worker, works in a Liverpool care home as the COVID-19 pandemic begins ravaging the country. The film follows her struggles as she tries to look after Tony, a man with [[Alzheimer's]].
Sarah, a young care home nurse, works in a Liverpool care home, Bright Sky Homes, as the COVID-19 pandemic begins ravaging the country. The film follows her struggles as she tries to look after Tony, a man with [[early-onset Alzheimer's disease]].
==Cast==
==Cast==
*Jodie Comer as Sarah
* [[Jodie Comer]] as Sarah
*Stephen Graham as Tony
* [[Stephen Graham]] as Tony
* [[Ian Hart]] as Steve
* [[Lesley Sharp]] as Gaynor
* [[Andrew Schofield (actor)|Andrew Schofield]] as Bob
* Ellis Howard as Robbie
* [[Cathy Tyson]] as Polly
* [[Angela Griffin]] as Tori
* Steve Garti as Kenny
* [[Arthur Hughes (British actor)|Arthur Hughes]] as Tim
* [[Sue Johnston]] as Gloria

==Production==
The project originated when Thorne was approached by Graham, to write him a project that could also feature Comer. When the pandemic occured, Thorne decided to draw from the real-life ordeals of care home staff.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.empireonline.com/tv/features/jack-thorne-channel-4-help-interview-awful-lot-of-ptsd-trauma/|title=Jack Thorne On Help: 'There's An Awful Lot Of PTSD And Ongoing Trauma'|last=Nugent|first=John|date=16 September 2021|website=Empire|accessdate=16 September 2021}}</ref>

The production was mostly filmed in [[Liverpool]], with additional filming in [[Cheshire]], [[Thurstaston]] Beach on the [[Wirral Peninsula]]. Drawing from real events, some filming even took place in caravans, which was done to reduce the risk of [[COVID-19]] passing from carers to patients.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.heart.co.uk/showbiz/tv-movies/where-channel-4-help-filmed/|title=Where was Channel 4's Help filmed?|date=16 September 2021|work=[[Heart (radio network)|Heart FM]]|publisher=[[Global Group]]|accessdate=16 September 2021}}</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==
Carol Midgley of ''The Times'' gave ''Help'' five out of five stars.<ref>https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/help-review-a-shaming-nightmare-all-ministers-should-see-xp0vq3j0x</ref> Lauren Morris of the ''[[Radio Times]]'' gave it four out of five stars. She praised the film for "hit[ting] home the traumatic experience many carers would have gone through whilst trying to look after vulnerable care home residents throughout the pandemic" and praised the performances of Graham and Comer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/help-channel-4-review-comment/|title=Help on Channel 4 review: Jodie Comer and Stephen Graham shine in sobering COVID drama|last=Morris|first=Lauren|date=16 September 2021|website=Radio Times|accessdate=17 September 2021}}</ref> ''The Indepdent'' gave the film four stars, similarly praising the cast and storytelling, remarking, ' ''Help’s'' at its best when it trusts its cast with the little unremembered acts of kindness and love that endured despite it all. With this subject matter, Graham and Comer are all the assistance you need.'<ref>https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/help-stephen-graham-jodie-comer-b1921289.html</ref>
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''The Guardian'' gave it four out of five stars, dubbing it 'evocative and harrowing'.<ref>https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/sep/16/help-review-jodie-comer-and-stephen-graham-will-leave-you-breathless-with-rage</ref>

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''The Guardian'' gave it four out of five stars, dubbing it 'evocative and harrowing', but had issues with the resolution.<ref>https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/sep/16/help-review-jodie-comer-and-stephen-graham-will-leave-you-breathless-with-rage</ref> ''The Telegraph'' gave it four out of five stars.<ref>https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2021/09/16/help-review-horror-let-covid-ravage-care-homes/</ref>
==References==
==References==
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Help
Screenplay byJack Thorne
Directed byMarc Munden
Starring
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerJenny Frayn
CinematographyMark Wolf
EditorSimon Smith
Running time98 minutes
Production companiesChannel 4 Television
One Shoe Films
The Forge
Original release
NetworkChannel 4
Release
  • 16 September 2021 (2021-09-16)
[1]

Help is a 2021 British television film, set during the early days of COVID-19 pandemic in England.[2][3] It stars Jodie Comer and Stephen Graham. It was written by Jack Thorne and directed by Marc Munden. It premiered on Channel 4 on 16 September 2021.

Synopsis

Sarah, a young care home nurse, works in a Liverpool care home, Bright Sky Homes, as the COVID-19 pandemic begins ravaging the country. The film follows her struggles as she tries to look after Tony, a man with early-onset Alzheimer's disease.

Cast

Production

The project originated when Thorne was approached by Graham, to write him a project that could also feature Comer. When the pandemic occured, Thorne decided to draw from the real-life ordeals of care home staff.[4]

The production was mostly filmed in Liverpool, with additional filming in Cheshire, Thurstaston Beach on the Wirral Peninsula. Drawing from real events, some filming even took place in caravans, which was done to reduce the risk of COVID-19 passing from carers to patients.[5]

Reception

Carol Midgley of The Times gave Help five out of five stars.[6] Lauren Morris of the Radio Times gave it four out of five stars. She praised the film for "hit[ting] home the traumatic experience many carers would have gone through whilst trying to look after vulnerable care home residents throughout the pandemic" and praised the performances of Graham and Comer.[7] The Indepdent gave the film four stars, similarly praising the cast and storytelling, remarking, ' Help’s at its best when it trusts its cast with the little unremembered acts of kindness and love that endured despite it all. With this subject matter, Graham and Comer are all the assistance you need.'[8]

The Guardian gave it four out of five stars, dubbing it 'evocative and harrowing', but had issues with the resolution.[9] The Telegraph gave it four out of five stars.[10]

References

  1. ^ https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/help-release-date-channel-4/
  2. ^ "Channel 4 announces Jack Thorne's 'Help' (w/t) starring Stephen Graham and Jodie Comer". Channel 4. 20 November 2020. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
  3. ^ https://theforgeentertainment.co.uk/forge-produce-jack-thornes-help-w-t-channel-4-starring-stephen-graham-jodie-comer/
  4. ^ Nugent, John (16 September 2021). "Jack Thorne On Help: 'There's An Awful Lot Of PTSD And Ongoing Trauma'". Empire. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
  5. ^ "Where was Channel 4's Help filmed?". Heart FM. Global Group. 16 September 2021. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
  6. ^ https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/help-review-a-shaming-nightmare-all-ministers-should-see-xp0vq3j0x
  7. ^ Morris, Lauren (16 September 2021). "Help on Channel 4 review: Jodie Comer and Stephen Graham shine in sobering COVID drama". Radio Times. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
  8. ^ https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/help-stephen-graham-jodie-comer-b1921289.html
  9. ^ https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/sep/16/help-review-jodie-comer-and-stephen-graham-will-leave-you-breathless-with-rage
  10. ^ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2021/09/16/help-review-horror-let-covid-ravage-care-homes/
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