Onwards and Sideways

Tony Evans is the deputy head of a local primary school. Emma Dretzin is a pianist, composer and single mother of two daughters. Neither knows the other until a startling encounter changes the course of their lives: on the same morning, they are both confronted with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s.

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Chronicles a touching story about two people with lots in common — a sense of humour, a love of dance, and Parkinson’s.

Status: Post Production

Release Date: 2026-09-13

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Production Companies BBC One Hilltop Screen

Production Countries United Kingdom,

Run time: 110 minutes

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