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New Year's Eve comedy set at a Hogmanay party. As neighbours and family descend on Beth and Eric's home, secrets are revealed, scores are settled and a gazebo is destroyed.
Comedy set in a chaotic Hogmanay party. Beth and Eric Baird's Hogmanay goes horribly wrong as family, friends and neighbours descend on their home.
As they count down to the bells in traditional Scottish style, a lively evening is assured as drink flows and Beth's legendary steak pie comes out of the oven.
Secrets are revealed, tempers fray, scores are settled and a gazebo is destroyed.
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Beth's slightly overbearing and demanding neighbour Christine gives us her opinion.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Eric | Alex Norton |
| Beth | Arabella Weir |
| Caroline | Daniela Nardini |
| Tony | Greg McHugh |
| Cathy | Doon Mackichan |
| Colin | Jonathan Watson |
| Ian | Kevin Guthrie |
| Sophie | Sharon Rooney |
| Henning | Jefferson Hall |
| Nina | Zoe Harrison |
| Angus | James Young |
| Ashley | Jasmin Riggins |
| Gordy | James Allenby-Kirk |
| Maitland | Connor Curren |
| Writer | Simon Carlyle |
| Director | Catherine Morshead |
| Producer | Justin Davies |
| Writer | Gregor Sharp |
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