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Flashbacks of a Fool

A jaded, over-the-hill Hollywood star returns home to attend the funeral of a childhood friend, a tragedy which awakens memories of his own youthful days. Starring Daniel Craig.

Joe Scot is a big Hollywood movie star who hasn't been given a part in a while. He's more interested in the sex and drugs lifestyle and even his own agent thinks he's completely washed up and has blown his last chance.

When Joe's mother calls him back home to England for the funeral of a treasured childhood friend it triggers a series of memories about his time growing up near the sea, and the secret encounters which ended up shaping his life forever.

1 hour, 44 minutes

Last on

Tue 14 May 201301:05
BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only

Credits

DirectorBaillie Walsh
Joe ScotDaniel Craig
Grace ScotOlivia Williams
Evelyn AdamsJodhi May
Teenage Joe ScotHarry Eden
Teenage Boots McKayMax Deacon
RuthFelicity Jones
RogersMiriam Karlin
Ophelia FranklinEve
Peggy TickellHelen McCrory
Adult Jesse ScotKeeley Hawes
Mannie MieselMark Strong
Adult RuthClaire Forlani
WriterBaillie Walsh

Broadcasts

  • Fri 15 Oct 201023:15
    BBC One
  • Wed 14 Sep 201123:30
    BBC One except Scotland
  • Wed 14 Sep 201123:45
    BBC One Scotland
  • Sun 26 Aug 201223:55
    BBC One except Scotland
  • Mon 27 Aug 201200:45
    BBC One Scotland
  • Tue 14 May 201300:05
    BBC One except Northern Ireland, Scotland & Wales
  • Tue 14 May 201300:20
    BBC One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
  • Tue 14 May 201300:35
    BBC One Wales HD & Wales only
  • Tue 14 May 201301:05
    BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only