The drama is a compelling exploration of themes often found in McDougall’s work, such as the struggles of working-class life, masculinity, and complex family dynamics. Keitel has cited the screenplay as one of his all-time favorites.
First broadcast on January 19, 1988, as the opening play for the BBC1 series The Play on One .
The production showcased the ambition of Scottish television drama in the late 1980s, successfully attracting high-profile international talent like Keitel to a domestic single-play slot.
is a critically acclaimed 1988 BBC television drama written by the renowned Scottish playwright Peter McDougall . The film is particularly notable for featuring Hollywood star Harvey Keitel in a rare early-career appearance in a British TV production. Production Overview