Season 2 of cancer series The Big C comes to DVD this August

Whilst many series feature characters who encounter and sometimes even die of cancer, Showtime went one further and did a whole series about it. Arriving on DVD this 20th August is The Big C: The Complete Second Season, courtesy of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

Created by Darlene Hunt, this stars Laura Linney in the lead role, and also features Oliver Platt, John Benjamin Hickey and Gabriel Basso. Guest stars for season 2 include Alan Alda, Gabourey Sidibe, Cynthia Nixon and Hugh Dancy.

With 350 minutes of TV to enjoy, extras include deleted scenes and a gag reel, the certificate is 15, whilst the recommended retail price will be £24.99.

Synopsis is as follows...

Cathy Jamison is a reserved suburban housewife who is diagnosed with stage four melanoma and opts to fight back through humour, sarcasm and some spontaneous choices along the way.

Following the medical diagnosis that rocked her safe world, Cathy finally shares the news with her family and decides to pursue experimental treatment. She quickly bonds with her fellow patient, Lee but isn’t so sure about her new doctor.

This inspirational and bravely funny second season celebrates a life worth fighting for.