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Jawbone
Semi-autobiographical drama. To turn his life around, alcoholic Jimmy returns to Bill's boxing gym but wants to train for the payday of a brutal unlicensed fight.
Alcoholic Jimmy McCabe's life is being torn down around him by the authorities and his inner demons. He seeks shelter in Bill's gym with the hope of resurrecting a talent for boxing - even if it means Jimmy disobeying all advice and agreeing to an unlicensed bout.
Critically acclaimed, semi-autobiographical BBC Films drama from writer-actor Johnny Harris.
Last on
Sat 21 May 202221:55
Music Played
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Paul Weller, Raven Bush & Steve Pilgrim
The Ballad of Jimmy McCabe
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Paul Weller
Man On Fire
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Paul Weller
Jawbone
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Paul Weller
End Fight Sequence
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | Thomas Napper |
| Jimmy McCabe | Johnny Harris |
| Bill Carney | Ray Winstone |
| Eddie | Michael Smiley |
| Joe Padgett | Ian McShane |
| Damian Luke | Luke JI Smith |
| Housing Manager | Jackie Clune |
| Mary | Anna Wilson-Hall |
| Writer | Johnny Harris |
Broadcasts
- Sun 29 Mar 202022:45
- Sat 21 May 202221:55
