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The Van

Engaging adaptation of the novel by Roddy Doyle. A redundant baker purchases a dilapidated van and sets himself up in the fast food business with his best friend.

Dublin, November 1989. Bimbo Reeves, a baker, has lost his job. Refusing to accept a future of afternoon TV and pubs, he buys a dilapidated van with his redundancy money.

As 1990 gets underway and World Cup fever hits Dublin, Bimbo and his best friend and partner Larry, enter the fast food business. Bimbo's wife Maggie is also involved. The enterprise starts brilliantly, the men are happy and the friendship is solid. But, as the business prospers things gradually turn sour.

1 hour, 35 minutes

Last on

Wed 13 May 200922:00
BBC Four

Credits

LarryColm Meaney
BimboDonal O'Kelly
MaggieGer Ryan
MaryCaroline Rothwell
DianeNeili Conroy
KevinRúaidhrí Conroy
WeslieBrendan O'Carroll
SamStuart Dunne
CancerJack Lynch
Maggie's MumLaurie Morton
DirectorStephen Frears
ProducerLynda Myles
WriterRoddy Doyle

Broadcasts

  • Sun 6 Aug 200622:55
    BBC One Wales & Scotland only
  • Wed 13 May 200922:00
    BBC Four