A comedy about a couple (Hugh Laurie and Joely Richardson) who are trying to conceive a child.
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| Joely Richardson | ... |
Lucy Bell
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| Matthew Macfadyen | ... |
Nigel
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| Hugh Laurie | ... |
Sam Bell
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| Adrian Lester | ... |
George
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| Yasmin Bannerman | ... |
Melinda
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| Joanna Lumley | ... |
Sheila
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| Rachael Stirling | ... |
Joanna
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| Dave Thompson | ... |
Dave the Comedian / Mrs. Furblob
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| Emma Thompson | ... |
Druscilla
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Stephen Simms | ... |
Trevor
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John Brenner | ... |
Kit
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Jaz Wilson | ... |
Baby Cuthbert
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| James Purefoy | ... |
Carl Phipps
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Guy Barrett | ... |
Nigel's Posse
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Della Bhujoo | ... |
Nigel's Posse
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Abbey Careford | ... |
Nigel's Posse
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| Marina Fiorato | ... |
Nigel's Posse
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| Richard Leaf | ... |
Justin Cocker
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Lidija Zovkic | ... |
Petra
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| Tom Hollander | ... |
Ewan Proclaimer
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Connor Pearce | ... |
Boy on Bike in Park
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| Henrietta Garden | ... |
Mother in Park
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Richard Sandells | ... |
Man Wrestling for Cab
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| Emma Cooke | ... |
Nurse 1
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| Shelley Conn | ... |
Nurse 2
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Stephanie Bartczak | ... |
Ewan's Posse
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Chris Belgrave | ... |
Ewan's Posse
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Catriona Pearson | ... |
Ewan's Posse
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| Judith Shekoni | ... |
Ewan's Posse
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| Rowan Atkinson | ... |
Mr. James
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| Paul Ready | ... |
Student Doctor
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Paul Tripp | ... |
Mr. Furblob
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Gemma Aston | ... |
Roz
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| Lisa Palfrey | ... |
Jan
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| Serena Evans | ... |
Dr. Cooper
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Katisha Kenyon | ... |
Commercial Girls
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Anneli Harrison | ... |
Commercial Girls
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| Caroline Hayes | ... |
Commercial Girls
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Elizabeth Woodcock | ... |
Tilda
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| John Lightbody | ... |
Hospital Administrator
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| Mina Anwar | ... |
Yasmin
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| Junix Inocian | ... |
Chinese Practitioner
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| John Fortune | ... |
Acupuncturist
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| Sally Reeve | ... |
Masseuse
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| Kelly Reilly | ... |
Nimnh
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| Dawn French | ... |
Charlene
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Emma Buckley | ... |
IVF Surgeon
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| Karen Bryson | ... |
Actor Playing Doctor
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Stephen Hawke | ... |
Paparazzi Photographer / Party Guest (uncredited)
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Jeremy Caleb Johnson | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Ben Elton | ||
| Hugh Laurie | ... | (uncredited) (some scenes) |
Written by
| Ben Elton | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Lucy Ansbro | ... | associate producer |
| Ernst Goldschmidt | ... | executive producer |
| Phil McIntyre | ... | producer |
| Mary Richards | ... | line producer |
| David M. Thompson | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Colin Towns | ||
Cinematography by
| Roger Lanser | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Peter Hollywood | ||
Editorial Department
| Candice de Clerck | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Fleur Fontaine | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Alec Gibson | ... | color timer |
| Keith Mason | ... | associate editor |
| Nadia Mattera | ... | second assistant editor |
| Sylvia Wheeler | ... | negative cutter |
Casting By
| Mary Selway | ||
Production Design by
| Jim Clay | ||
Art Direction by
| Chris Seagers | ||
Set Decoration by
| Maggie Gray | ||
Costume Design by
| Anna B. Sheppard | ... | (as Anna Sheppard) |
Makeup Department
| Joceline Andrews | ... | hair stylist / makeup artist |
| Sally Collins | ... | additional hair stylist / additional makeup artist |
| Julie Dartnell | ... | additional hair stylist / additional makeup artist |
| Tamsin Dorling Barbosa | ... | hair stylist (as Tamsin Dorling) / makeup artist (as Tamsin Dorling) |
| Renata Gilbert | ... | additional hair stylist / additional makeup artist |
| Kelly Marazzi | ... | makeup artist: UK |
| Jutta Russell | ... | additional hair stylist (as Juta Russell) / additional makeup artist (as Juta Russell) |
| Janine Schneider | ... | additional hair stylist / additional makeup artist |
| Liz Tagg | ... | hair designer / makeup designer |
Production Management
| Maria Walker | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Sara Desmond | ... | second assistant director |
| Vicky Marks | ... | third assistant director |
| Fiona Richards | ... | additional assistant director |
| Richard Whelan | ... | first assistant director |
| Sue Wood | ... | additional assistant director |
Art Department
| Malcolm Bensted | ... | property storeman |
| Peter Bigg | ... | dressing props |
| John Bohan | ... | construction manager |
| Keith Carey | ... | stand-by rigger |
| Belinda Edwards | ... | production buyer |
| Heidi Gibb | ... | art department assistant |
| Alan Gilmore | ... | assistant art director |
| Alan Grenham | ... | stand-by painter |
| David Haberfield | ... | painter |
| Terry Heggarty | ... | painter |
| Peter Hooper | ... | stand-by propman |
| Richard Kinsella | ... | carpenter |
| Glenn Lewis | ... | stagehand |
| David Lowery | ... | carpenter |
| Tom Martin | ... | supervising carpenter |
| Hugh McKenzie | ... | carpenter |
| Nick Milner | ... | propman |
| Peter Nodwell | ... | carpenter |
| Danny O'Regan Jr. | ... | stand-by carpenter |
| Daniel O'Regan | ... | stand-by carpenter (as Danny O'Regan) |
| Colin Osgood | ... | carpenter |
| Steve Payne | ... | dressing props |
| Graham Pearce | ... | painter (as Graham Pearle) |
| Graeme Purdy | ... | property master |
| Richard Shackleton | ... | carpenter (as Dick Shackleton) |
| Bob Sherwood | ... | chargehand stand-by props / props |
| Clive Ward | ... | supervising painter |
| Howard Weaver | ... | scenic artist |
| Michael Webb | ... | stagehand |
| Kenneth Welland | ... | painter (as Ken Welland) |
| Steve Weston Jr. | ... | wood machinist (as Steve Weston) |
| Derek Whorlow | ... | supervising stagehand |
| Mark Wilkinson | ... | carpenter |
| Peter Wilkinson | ... | carpenter |
| Robert Wishart | ... | carpenter (as Bob Wishart) |
Sound Department
| Martin Cantwell | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Ed Colyer | ... | adr mixer / foley mixer |
| Paul Conway | ... | adr editor |
| Andie Derrick | ... | foley artist |
| Mike Dowson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Arthur Fenn | ... | boom operator (as Arthur Turner) |
| John Hayes | ... | sound recordist |
| Stefan Henrix | ... | dialogue editor |
| Robin Johnson | ... | sound assistant |
| Jacques Leroide | ... | foley editor |
| Colin Miller | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Andy Picton | ... | assistant re-recording engineer |
| Jason Swanscott | ... | foley artist |
| Mark Taylor | ... | re-recording mixer |
| David Tyler | ... | assistant adr mixer / assistant foley mixer |
Special Effects by
| Jem Lovett | ... | special effects technician (as Jeremy Lovett) |
| Jonathan Bullock | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Helen Ball | ... | digital artist |
| Lloyd Lee Barnett | ... | digital compositor |
| Angus Cameron | ... | digital effects supervisor |
| Evan Davies | ... | digital artist |
| Antony Hunt | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Andrew Jeffery | ... | optical coordinator (as Andy Jeffery) |
| Richard Little | ... | digital artist |
| Daniel Pettipher | ... | digital compositor |
| Neil Harrison | ... | senior systems administrator (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Joss Gower | ... | stunts |
| Nick Powell | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Julian Spencer | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Stephen Bear | ... | camera trainee |
| Mark Binnall | ... | key grip |
| Jeremy Braben | ... | aerial director of photography |
| Peter Casey | ... | generator operator |
| Danny Espey | ... | practical electrician |
| Simon Finney | ... | focus puller |
| Paul Kemp | ... | electrician |
| Wayne Leach | ... | electrician |
| Rod Marley | ... | clapper loader / second assistant camera |
| Sally Miles | ... | still photographer |
| Tommy O'Sullivan | ... | best boy |
| Mike Parker | ... | camera operator: Wescam camera |
| Ken Pettigrew | ... | gaffer |
| Keith Sewell | ... | steadicam operator |
| Alf Tramontin | ... | steadicam operator |
| Oliver Ward | ... | camera technician: Wescam camera |
Casting Department
| Louis Elman | ... | adr voice casting |
| Fiona Weir | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Georgina Gunner | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Luan Placks | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Lola Stott | ... | additional wardrobe assistant |
| Scotti-Henson Tim | ... | assistant costume designer (as Tim Aslam) |
Location Management
| Kevin Early | ... | location runner |
| Damon Meredith | ... | assistant location manager |
| David Pinnington | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Jules Bain | ... | music supervisor |
| Les Hemstock | ... | composer: additional music |
| Tom Jenkins | ... | assistant engineer |
| Paul McDonald | ... | music supervisor |
| Ann Murray | ... | music supervisor |
| Paul Roberts | ... | music supervisor |
| Colin Towns | ... | orchestrator |
| Julie Giroux | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Anna Worley | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Mike Beaven | ... | unit driver (as Mike Beavan) |
| Guy Bostock | ... | action vehicle coordinator |
| Ian Clarke | ... | vehicle technician |
| Eddie Cook | ... | construction truck driver |
| Dave Cooke | ... | minibus driver |
| Mick Crowley | ... | driver: props run-around |
| Mike Harris | ... | dining bus driver |
| Scott Henley | ... | driver: facilities generator |
| Townsley Knott | ... | wardrobe truck driver (as Townley Knott) |
| Ken McRitchie | ... | camera car driver |
| Enyo Mortty | ... | unit driver |
| Gerry O'Connor | ... | driver: stand-by construction truck |
| Bob Sachs | ... | driver: stand-by props truck |
| Albert Smith | ... | make-up truck driver |
| John Smith | ... | unit driver |
| Sean Thornton | ... | picture vehicle technician |
| Philip Toppin | ... | minibus driver |
Additional Crew
| Chris Allies | ... | title designer |
| Colette Appleby | ... | stand-in: Ms. Richardson (as Collette Appleby) |
| Lizzie Austin | ... | additional floor runner |
| Rosie Bedford-Stradling | ... | unit nurse |
| Diana Costes Brook | ... | production executive: Pandora |
| Jon R. Brown | ... | production assistant |
| Jane Cook | ... | catering assistant |
| Sarah Critchley | ... | legal clearances |
| Dennis Davidson | ... | publicity consultant (as Dennis Davidson & Associates) |
| David Field | ... | additional stand-in |
| Gavin Hale | ... | stand-in: Mr. Laurie |
| Polly Harper | ... | assistant post-production accountant |
| Tarn Harper | ... | post-production accountant |
| Ben Harrison | ... | floor runner |
| Marriott Harrison | ... | legal services |
| Jane Hawley | ... | production executive: BBC |
| Paul Jackson | ... | health and safety officer |
| Carlton Jarvis | ... | on-set medical advisor |
| Andrew Michael Jolley | ... | runner |
| Julia Jones | ... | unit publicist |
| Jane Lawrence | ... | construction nurse |
| Karen McLuskey | ... | production coordinator |
| Hugo Middleton | ... | conforming assistant |
| Dilip Patel | ... | cashier |
| Penny Powell | ... | assistant accountant |
| Luke Randolph | ... | completion guarantor: for International Film Guarantors |
| Dominic Sharp | ... | additional floor runner |
| Leon Smith | ... | helicopter pilot |
| Sinjun Smith | ... | chef |
| Jackie Sutton | ... | catering assistant |
| Michele Tandy | ... | production accountant |
| Olive Tate | ... | animals supplied by |
| Peter Titterell | ... | catering manager (as Peter Titterrell) |
| David Trezise | ... | laboratory contact |
| Jane Williamson | ... | producer's assistant |
| Michael J. Harker | ... | completion bond representative (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Simon Cowell | ... | special thanks |
| Ilann Girard | ... | special thanks |
| K.C. Schulberg | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- Pandora Cinema (presents)
- BBC Film (presents)
Distributors
- Redbus Film Distribution (2000) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Cipa (2000) (France) (theatrical)
- Becker Entertainment (2000) (Australia) (theatrical)
- RCV Film Distribution (2000) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Tantra DMPC Ltd. (2000) (Poland) (theatrical)
- Concorde Filmverleih (2001) (Germany) (theatrical)
- RCV Film Distribution (Belgium) (theatrical)
- RCV Film Distribution (Luxembourg) (theatrical)
- USA Films (2001) (United States) (theatrical)
- H.O.M. Vision (2001) (Netherlands) (DVD) (VHS)
- Madman Entertainment (2001) (Australia) (DVD)
- Nu Visión de Argentina (2002) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Concorde Home Entertainment (2002) (Germany) (DVD)
- PolyGram Video (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- Europa Filmes (2003) (Brazil) (DVD) (VHS)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2003) (Finland) (tv)
- Liv (2011) (Finland) (tv)
Special Effects
- Effects Associates
- Mill Film (visual effects)
Other Companies
- Shepperton Studios (movie studio)
- ARRI Media (camera rental)
- Angels & Bermans (costumes)
- Audiosend Communications (sound equipment)
- Busters Catering (catering)
- Carlo Manzi Rentals (costumes)
- DDA Public Relations (publicity consultant)
- Edit Hire (editing equipment)
- International Guarantors I.P. (completion guarantor)
- Lee Lighting (lighting equipment)
- Mad Dog 2020 (extras casting)
- Midnight Transfer (editing facilities)
- Near North Entertainment (insurance)
- Owen King & Company (wigs)
- Sapex Scripts (post-production script)
- Shepperton Film Studios (sound re-recorded at)
- Sylvia Wheeler Film Services (negative cutting)
- Telefilm Video Services (video transfers)
- The Sound Design Company (post-production sound services)
- Useful Company (computer services)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Sam (Hugh Laurie) and Lucy Bell (Joely Richardson) are a married couple who seem to have it all: good looks, successful careers and an enthusiastic love life. The only thing they lack is the one thing they want most - a baby. They try everything in their efforts to reproduce: New Age chanting, acupuncture, creative lovemaking, but all this hectic schedule achieves is improvement in their cardiovascular systems. Ovulation charts soon replace spontaneity, when the couple reluctantly deliver themselves into the hands of medical professionals. At the same time, as Sam comes to find his job increasingly unfulfilling, he sets his sights on writing a screenplay, but writer's block strikes. Encouraged to "look within" by his hippie friend Druscilla (Dame Emma Thompson), Sam is inspired. He will write a comedy about a couple trying for a baby, but Lucy is horrified at the idea, and forbids him to tell their story. Sam and Lucy's love for each other, the most important thing they both have, will now truly be put to the test with surprising results. Written by Sujit R. Varma |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United Kingdom | GBP801,542, 04 Jun 2000 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Hugh Laurie directed some scenes when Ben Elton had to go to hospital for the birth of his children. Elton and his wife had been undergoing IVF treatment. See more » |
| Goofs | About 34 minutes into the film, there is a scene in a restaurant. In one shot, there is a waitress at the table, and another one setting down plates at a table in the background. The camera cuts away for less than two seconds upon th arrival of a character, then cuts back, but with both waitress prematurely gone. See more » |
| Movie Connections | References The Addams Family (1964). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Maybe Baby See more » |
| Quotes |
Sheila:
Well Mr. Phipps, you are in perilous danger of turning me back into a heterosexual. See more » |