Gogglebox star Pete Sandiford shares tearful reaction to emotional Netflix film
Pete Sandiford was left emotional during Friday night’s episode of the Channel 4 show as the cast watched the powerful film
Gogglebox’s Pete Sandiford was unable to conceal his emotions tonight as he was moved to tears during an emotional moment on Friday night’s show.
The television personality first joined the Channel 4 hit programme back in 2017 during its tenth series alongside sister Sophie. Since then, the duo from Blackpool quickly became fan favourites as viewers fell for their sharp wit, memorable quips and hilarious reactions to the week’s top TV shows and films.
However, during Friday’s (March 20) episode of the popular show, things took an emotional turn for Peter as they tuned in to watch Netflix’s new film, I Swear.
But it was one scene that brought Peter to tears as they watched the character John Davidson (played by Robert Aramayo) get interviewed for a job by a school caretaker named Tommy Trotter (played by Peter Mullan).
Throughout the interview, John struggled with her tics and verbal outbursts and even spat in Tommy’s tea. Despite John’s symptoms being severe, Tommy made John feel accepted and decided to give him the job, reports the Mirror.
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The moment left the Gogglebox cast feeling emotional, especially Peter who burst into tears. Sister Sophie reached out and offered her support as she rubbed his arm. Pete tearfully said: “That’s got me that.”
I Swear follows the story of real-life Tourette’s activist John Davidson who fights for awareness and understanding about the condition which causes involuntary tics, which can include whistling, clicking, and expletives.
Following his diagnosis at the age of 15, the inspiring film directed by Kirk Jones chronicles John’s challenging teenage years in the 1980s when Tourette’s was scarcely recognised. It carries on into the present day, where he is now one of the most notable campaigners raising awareness for the condition.
The film has been a massive success as it garnered several BAFTA nominations, including for Outstanding British Film, with Aramayo clinching the award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. The Guardian described it as an “absorbing, compassionate film”, whilst Mark Kermode stated he “absolutely loved it”.
Audiences have also showered the film with rave reviews, with one IMDb user who saw I Swear at the Toronto Film Festival spotlighting the “amazing performances”.
“The performances are so natural that you often forget you are watching a dramatic depiction,” they continued. “Tells the story with a minimum of gloss.
“It had a good chunk of the audience in tears at various points, both for the painful and joyful moments.”
Gogglebox airs Friday night’s from 9pm on Channel 4 and I Swear is available to stream on Netflix
