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"Play for Today" Just a Boys' Game (1979)
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"Play for Today" (1970)Original Air Date:
8 November 1979 (Season 10, Episode 5)Plot:
Jake lives in the shadow of his dying grandfather, who was once the town's toughest hard man. Despite their hatred of each other... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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Excellent slice of life. moreCast
(Episode Credited cast) | Frankie Miller | ... | Jake McQuillan |
| Ken Hutchison | ... | Dancer Dunnichy |
| Gregor Fisher | ... | Tanza |
| Jean Taylor Smith | ... | Grannie (as Jean Taylor-Smith) |
| Hector Nicol | ... | Grandad |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Jim Byars | ... | Mental Dan |
| Peter Davidson | ... | Archie |
| Billy Greenlees | ... | Dunky McAfferty |
| Katherine Stark | ... | Jane |
| Jan Wilson | ... | Bella |
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Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland, UKFun Stuff
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Set in Greenock, in Scotland, this hard hitting drama perfectly captures the hard man culture of the west of Scotland. Strong performances and a spot on script combine to give British TV one of its finest moments. The grim urban decay contrasts with the natural beauty that lies beyond.