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Prentice/Kenneth

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Adaptation of Iain Banks's novel. Student Prentice McHoan carries out his recently deceased grandmother's request to find out what happened to his uncle Rory.

Student Prentice McHoan carries out his recently deceased grandmother's request to find out what happened to his uncle Rory, who disappeared seven years before. After meeting Rory's girlfriend Janice, Prentice discovers he had been working on a murder mystery novel called The Crow Road. Janice gives Prentice the computer discs containing the novel. Prentice starts to search for Rory with the help of his friend Ashley.

Prentice uses his uncle's unfinished novel to put together a picture of his extraordinary family. He also continues to pursue the gorgeous Verity, but makes a devastating discovery about the object of his affections.

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Sat 20 May 2023 21:45

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Music Played

  • Pulp

    Disco 2000

  • Carole King

    So Far Away

  • Edwyn Collins

    A Girl Like You

Credits

Role Contributor
Prentice McHoan Joe McFadden
Kenneth McHoan Bill Paterson
Rory McHoan Peter Capaldi
Janice Patricia Kerrigan
Ashley Watt Valerie Edmond
Verity Simone Bendix
Fiona Urvill Stella Gonet
Fergus Urvill David Robb
Writer Iain Banks
Director Gavin Millar

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