Mary and Martha is a hugely moving and uplifting piece (there were audible tears at the screening we attended) and beautifully crafted.

Writer Richard Curtis has spoken about the personal connection he had with the subject matter of his new BBC One film, Mary & Martha.

Hilary Swank (Boys Don’t Cry) and Brenda Blethyn (Vera) have been cast in Mary & Martha, a new 90-minute BBC One drama.

With only a couple of months to go until Doctor Who returns for Series 6, we asked you to vote for your favourite historical figure to have appeared in the show.