Consuming Passion
“A celebration of a century of romance.”
Synopsis
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the popular romance publishing phenomenon Mills & Boon, a colourful and camp drama which charts the witty and moving stories of three very different women affected by the brand's success: co-founder Charles Boon's wife Mary, daydreaming 1970s writer Janet and modern-day literature lecturer Kirstie.
Top Cast
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Jodie Whittaker
Mary Boon
Olivia Colman
Janet / Nurse Violetta Kiss
Emilia Fox
Kirstie
Daniel Mays
Charles Boon
Patrick Kennedy
Gerald Mills
Patrick Baladi
Dr Grant / Dr Steele
O-T Fagbenle
Jack
Nicholas Sidi
Nick
Marcia Warren
Elsie
Paul Nicholas
Alan Boon
Adam James
Mick
Angela Terence
Lizzie
Ben Addis
Frederick
Amy Marston
Margaret Boon
Antonia Kinlay
Lorelei
Robert Horwell
Brian
John Kirk
Hospital Orderly
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dan Zeff
- Screenplay & Story
- Emma Frost
- Original Score
- Christian Henson
- Original Title
- Consuming Passion
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- BBC Bristol Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dan Zeff
Emma Frost
Christian Henson
Balazs Bolygo
Jason Krasucki
Ben Evans, John Yorke
Department Leadership Roster
Dan Zeff
Director
Ben Evans
Producer
Balazs Bolygo
Director of Photography
Emma Frost
Writer
Christian Henson
Original Music Composer
Patrick Bill
Production Design
Emma Fryer
Costume Design
Jason Krasucki
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Consuming Passion
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What is Consuming Passion about?
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the popular romance publishing phenomenon Mills & Boon, a colourful and camp drama which charts the witty and moving stories of three very different women affected by the brand's success: co-founder Charles Boon's wife Mary, daydreaming 1970s writer Janet and modern-day literature lecturer Kirstie.
Who directed Consuming Passion?
Consuming Passion was directed by Dan Zeff.
Who stars in Consuming Passion?
The principal cast of Consuming Passion includes Jodie Whittaker, Olivia Colman, Emilia Fox, Daniel Mays, Patrick Kennedy.
When was Consuming Passion released and how long is it?
Consuming Passion was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Consuming Passion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Consuming Passion was composed by Christian Henson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Consuming Passion?
Consuming Passion holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).