Saying It Out Loud[]
Saying It Out Loud is a one-off drama series based on a true story. Nicole Rayner (Michelle Keegan) was eight years old when her father Brian was diagnosed with an almost fatal brain tumour, but a place on clinical trial saved his life, but at a cost. The treatment left Brian both mentally and physically disabled and doctors didn't think he would make it, however Brian's survival instincts kicked and against all medical evidence he survived an extra thirteen years.
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Until one afternoon Nicole returns home on the last day of her first year at university to the news that Brian is suffering from lung cancer and it has already advanced to his brain and this time there is nothing they can do. Saying It Out Loud will explore from that day which changes Nicole's life forever and is sure to be powerful piece of drama.
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SIOL launched with the first episode on Wednesday 19th August 2015, however due to personal circumstances only two episodes were posted and the project was put on ice.
On Monday 14th August 2017, Hannah announced that the project will relaunch on Sunday 1st October 2017 with the first two episodes being reposted. In a slight schedule change, SIOL returned to WX on Saturday 30th September 2017 with the first episode being reposted along with the original feedback. SIOL concluded on Saturday 3rd February 2018 with it's final installment.
On Saturday 13th April 2019, Hannah announced that SIOL will return and explore the issue of miscarriage again based on a true story. Nicole Rayner Hope is newly married to husband Adam Hope, however their dreams of a happily ever after are left shattered when they become 1 in 100 who suffer from recurrent miscarriage. The award winning drama series is due to return in May 2019.
As of Thursday 25th July 2019 there have been 10 episodes of Saying it out Loud.
It was confirmed on 12th April 2020 that SIOL will not continue due to personal circumstances.
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| Character | Duration | Episodes |
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2017 - | S1E1 - |
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2019 - | S2E1 - |
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2017 - | S1E1 - |
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2017 - | S1E1 - |
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2017, 2019 | S1E2 - 5, S2E2 |
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2017 - | S1E1 - |
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2019 - | S2E3 - |
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2019 | S2E3 |
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2019 | S2E3 |
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The 'Saying it out Loud' Character Appearance Count[]
As of: Thursday 25th July 2019 | Number of Episodes to date: 10
| Episodes | Character |
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| 10 Episodes | Nicole Rayner Hope |
| 9 Episodes | Diane Rayner |
| 8 Episodes | Jake Rayner |
| 7 Episodes | |
| 6 Episodes | Tom Holder |
| 5 Episodes | Brian Rayner |
| 4 Episodes | Angela Vine |
| 3 Episodes | Joan Rayner, Jen Ioannou, Cassie Sutton. Adam Hope |
| 2 Episodes | Emma Rayner-Smith, Chrissie Rayner |
| 1 Episode | Phillip Hyde, Michael Barton, Abby Jones, Dan Carter, Zara Mescan |
| Yet to Appear |
Awards[]
Saying It Out Loud performed impressively at the LITFAS in May 2018, picking up all the drama awards as well as Best New Project.
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LITFAS 14 (May 2018)
- Best Drama Male: Brian Rayner
- Best Drama Female: Nicole Rayner
- Best Drama Scene: Nicole's final moments with father Brian
- Best Drama Plot: Brian Rayner's death
- Best Drama Episode: Part VII (The Final Episode)
- Best Drama
- Best New Project