ITV has a new drama based on a true story about a woman who survived a joint suicide pact.

The drama, Mavis Eccleston, stars Penelope Wilton and Jonathan Pryce and tells the story of a woman arrested for murder after her husband's death.

Mavis and Dennis decided to end their lives when Dennis got a terminal cancer diagnosis. He had cancer before and knew treatment would be hard on him and his family.

The family tried to stop them, but they took a lethal dose of medication and were rushed to the hospital, where Dennis died and Mavis survived.

Penelope Wilton is honored to play Mavis.

The family had to deal with grief and the possibility of Mavis going to prison.

Penelope Wilton said it's an honor to play Mavis.

Mavis loved Dennis, and their love is clear to all.

Mavis wanted to respect Dennis' wishes when he was dying. She might have gone to prison for acting out of love, which is hard to imagine. Playing Mavis is a big responsibility.

Jonathan Pryce said this is a powerful story about a devoted couple facing a hard decision about assisted dying.

Jonathan Pryce will play Dennis Eccleston.

Tom Brittney is also working on the project and got the Eccleston family's approval.

Tom Brittney was moved by Mavis and Dennis' love story and the injustice they faced.

Tom thinks their story could be a powerful drama and contribute to the debate about assisted dying.

The director, Bruce Goodison, is excited about the series because of the family's humanity and dignity.

The family's story is important for the assisted dying debate.

Mavis Eccleston will start filming in Bristol in June.

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