ITV has announced the commission a new drama four-part drama series, Mavis Eccleston, which comes from Unforgotten and I, Jack Wright creator Chris Lang.
Mavis and Dennis, who had been together for almost 60 year, decided to end their lives together when 81-year-old Dennis received a terminal cancer diagnosis and declined treatment, having had cancer twice before. Their decision caused anguish for their adult children, Kevin and Joy.
The synopsis for the series says: "Truly heartbreaking events unfold as the family desperately try to dissuade Dennis and Mavis from taking a lethal cocktail of medication, but they remain steadfast in their belief that they should leave the world together."
"In the midst of such tragedy, Mavis and her family, whilst trying to process the grief of having lost their father, now face the very real prospect of their mother spending the rest of her life in prison."
The series was brought to production company Corestar Media by Grantchester star Tom Brittney, who has collaborated on the development of the series.
"I felt their story, told with care and humanity, could be a powerful drama and a worthy contribution to a debate that remains urgent and deeply complex. Having worked with ITV, I knew they’d be the perfect home as an institution that champions powerful, social justice stories."
"Although their story does ask profound questions about how we live and end our lives, for me, their story was always about something simpler and more enduring. For me this was always about love. Unconditional love."
"The fact she then faced the very real prospect of spending the rest of her life in prison for acting out of love is simply unimaginable. To be asked to bring her experience to life is a huge responsibility and true honour."
Mavis Eccleston will begin filming in Bristol in June 2026, with news of further casting to be announced in due course.
Mavis Eccleston will air on ITV1 and ITVX.
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