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Jimmy McGovern’s Unforgivable Debuts to Acclaim for Its Unflinching Look at Abuse and Rehabilitation

Viewers have praised its multivocal approach to a family’s struggle through cycles of abuse rooted in real-world experiences.

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Overview

  • Unforgivable premiered on BBC iPlayer at 6 am and aired on BBC Two at 9 pm on July 24, marking its first public screening.
  • Critics and audiences lauded the film’s stark depiction of child sexual abuse and the challenges of offender rehabilitation.
  • Screenwriter Jimmy McGovern based the drama on a letter from a psychologist and real-life accounts, highlighting systemic issues like long NHS therapy wait times.
  • The 90-minute film explores the ripple effects of abuse through intersecting perspectives of the offender, victim, relatives and a former-nun counsellor.
  • Performances by Bobby Schofield, Anna Friel, Anna Maxwell Martin and David Threlfall have been singled out for their authenticity and emotional depth.