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Consuming Passion is a 2008 British drama which features three interwoven stories celebrating the centenary of the publishing house Mills and Boon. Each of the stories concerns a central female character who is somehow connected with the publisher. It was shown for the first time on BBC Four at 9:00 p.m. on Sunday 2 November 2008, and starred Emilia Fox, Jodie Whittaker, Olivia Colman and Daniel Mays. It was written by Emma Frost and directed by Dan Zeff.
Original Release
11/02/2008
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jodie Whittaker | Mary Boon |
| Daniel Mays | Charles Boon |
| Patrick Kennedy | Gerald Mills |
| Olivia Colman | Janet / Nurse Violetta Kiss |
| Patrick Baladi | Dr Grant / Dr Steele |
| Marcia Warren | Janet's Mother |
| Nicholas Sidi | Nick |
| O-T Fagbenle | Jake |
| Emilia Fox | Kirstie |
| Antonia Kinlay | Lorelei |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jodie Whittaker | Mary Boon |
| Daniel Mays | Charles Boon |
| Patrick Kennedy | Gerald Mills |
| Olivia Colman | Janet / Nurse Violetta Kiss |
| Patrick Baladi | Dr Grant / Dr Steele |
| Marcia Warren | Janet's Mother |
| Nicholas Sidi | Nick |
| O-T Fagbenle | Jake |
| Emilia Fox | Kirstie |
| Antonia Kinlay | Lorelei |
| Ben Joiner | Dirk Tourelle |
| Robert Horwell | Brian |
| Nicky Ladanowski | Brenda |
| Simon Chandler | Mr. Cowpe |
| Sarah Winman | Mrs. Cowpe |
| Lu Corfield | Anti Student |
| Demi Oyediran | Pro Student |
| Golda Rosheuvel | Hospital Receptionist |
| Maggie McCarthy | Matron |
| Amy Marston | Margaret Boon |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| John Yorke | Executive Producer |
| Abi Bach | Producer |
| Ben Evans | Producer |
