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The Big Man

Drama set in 1980s Scotland. Danny Scoular is an unemployed miner whose inability to find a job threatens his family's wellbeing. Against his better judgement, he is coerced into the brutal world of bare-knuckle boxing.

1 hour, 51 minutes

Last on

Tue 2 Oct 201200:45
BBC One Scotland

Credits

Danny ScoularLiam Neeson
DirectorDavid Leland
Beth ScoularJoanne Whalley
TonyKenny Ireland
FrankieBilly Connolly
Matt MasonIan Bannen
Beth's FatherJohnny Beattie
Beth's MotherAmanda Walker
EddieGeorge Rossi
BillyPat Roach
Wee DannyAndrew Meaden
Young KateAshleigh Thomas
GordonHugh Grant
ProducerStephen Woolley
WriterDon MacPherson
AuthorWilliam McIlvanney

Broadcasts

  • Tue 11 Aug 200923:15
    BBC One except Northern Ireland & Wales
  • Tue 11 Aug 200923:45
    BBC One Wales & Northern Ireland only
  • Tue 11 Jan 201123:35
    BBC One except Northern Ireland & Wales
  • Wed 12 Jan 201100:05
    BBC One Northern Ireland & Wales only
  • Tue 2 Oct 201200:15
    BBC One except Scotland
  • Tue 2 Oct 201200:45
    BBC One Scotland