Malcolm and Barbara: Love's Farewell

This is an update of 1999's powerful award winning documentary Malcolm and Barbara- a love story, which follows the couple Malcolm and Barbara Pointon as they deal with Malcolm's onset of Alzheimer's disease. Malcolm was a talented composer and musician before his illness and the film follows Barbara as she attempts to care for Malcolm in their home whilst struggling with the health service as the disease takes hold.

Created By

Paul Watson

Status

Ended

Original Name

Malcolm and Barbara: Love's Farewell

First Air Date

August 8, 2007

Last Air Date

August 8, 2007

Seasons

1

Episodes

1

Language

English

Production Companies

ITV Productions

Networks

ITV1

S01E01

Episode 1

A chronicle of four years in the life of Malcolm and Barbara Pointon, charting Malcolm's descent into Alzheimer's dementia and Barbara's tireless care for a once-loving husband who now scarcely recognises her.

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