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I Swear

Inspired by the life of John Davidson, charting his journey from a misunderstood teenager in 1980's Britain to a present day advocate for the understanding and acceptance of Tourette Syndrome. Diagnosed aged fifteen, John navigates his way against the odds through troubled teenage years and into adulthood, finding inspiration in the kindness of others to discover his true purpose in life.

2025 |2h 0m |  Drama, History, Comedy

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Cast

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Robert Aramayo

John Davidson

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Maxine Peake

Dottie Achenbach

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Shirley Henderson

Heather Davidson

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Peter Mullan

Tommy Trotter

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Sanjeev Kohli

Shopkeeper

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Ron Donachie

Headmaster

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Steven Cree

David Davidson

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Paul Donnelly

Billy Dean

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Douglas Rankine

Doctor Colin Hargreaves

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Adam McNamara

PC/Inspector MacCullen

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Francesco Piacentini-Smith

Murray

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Louise Stewart

Caroline

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Leah MacRae

Mrs Robinson

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Jamie Marie Leary

Irene

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Paul Cassidy

Allan

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Thierry Mabonga

Defence Agent

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Gordon Peaston

Councillor Spalding

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Carolina Valdés

Barbara

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Gordon Morris

Queen's Speaker

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Michael Cooke

Journalist

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Status

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Language

English

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