It is in 1950s ' Brighton that Marion first catches sight of Tom . He teaches her to swim in the shadow of the pier and Marion is smitten - determined her love will be enough for them both .

A few years later in Brighton Museum Patrick meets Tom . Patrick is besotted with Tom and opens his eyes to a glamorous , sophisticated new world .

Tom is their policeman , and in this age it is safer for him to marry Marion . The two lovers must share him , until one of them breaks and three lives are destroyed .

- My Policeman, Bethan Roberts.

E.M. Forster and Bob Buckingham story. click on the links to learn more:

• Bethan Roberts

• Forster and Buckingham

Crew
Director: Michael Grandage
Screenwriter: Ronny Swaner
Producers: Greg Berlanti - Robbie Rogers - Philip Herd - Sarah Schechter
Cinematography: Ben Davis
Writer: Bethan Roberts