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Throwing Up in the Gorbals
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Glasgow Country music star Dorwood Crouch is in prison, and his wife Cissie needs help in proving his innocence. She befriends Frank McClusky, a food and wine correspondent, with the EveningEcho who says he will undertake the task of helping her prove Dorwood's innocence.
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Sat 27 Jan 202422:30
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Frank McClusky | John Gordon Sinclair |
| Cissie Crouch | Tilda Swinton |
| Dorwood Crouch | Kevin McMonagle |
| Billie Mcphail | Katy Murphy |
| David Cole | Gregory Guy |
| Shirley | Barbara Rafferty |
| Tracey | Jenny McCrindle |
| Gordon Smart | Tom Lucy |
| Producer | Peter Broughan |
| Director | Michael Whyte |
| Fraser Boyle | Ken Stott |
| Jolene Jowett | Eddi Reader |
Broadcasts
- Thu 11 Oct 199022:05BBC One London
- Sat 18 May 201921:00
- Sat 21 Mar 202023:00
- Sat 27 Jan 202422:30
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