Tracie's Story (14 Aug. 2012)

After a row with a drunken bigot transvestite Simon gets into a taxi with Tony Baines. Tony is fascinated by Simon's alter ego Tracie and the two men begin an affair. Simon has feelings for... See full summary »

Director:

Ashley Pearce

Writers:

Shaun Duggan, Jimmy McGovern

Stars:

Sean Bean, Marvin Brown, Rosina Carbone

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Sean Bean	...	Simon Gaskell / Tracie Tremarco
Marvin Brown	...	Cabbie
Rosina Carbone	...	Defence barrister
Chris Corcoran	...	Older Man
Stephen Graham	...	Tony
Chris Hall	...	Court clerk
Rachel Leskovac	...	Karen
David MacCreedy	...	Barman
Michael Maloney	...	Judge
Gemma North	...	Jury foreman
Andrew Readman	...	Prosecutor
David Smith	...	Andrew
Stephen Walters	...	Alan

Storyline

After a row with a drunken bigot transvestite Simon gets into a taxi with Tony Baines. Tony is fascinated by Simon's alter ego Tracie and the two men begin an affair. Simon has feelings for Tony and is shocked to learn that he has lied about being married. Following a confrontation between the two men Tony confesses all to his wife before telling Simon that he has left her and the pair set off to make a new life together. However Tony makes a terrifying admission as a result of which Tracie must come to the aid of Simon in court.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Release Date:

14 August 2012 (UK)

Company Credits

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Soundtracks

"Young Hearts Run Free"
(uncredited)
Performed by Candi Staton

User Reviews

in a word? brilliant

I really didn't know what to expect when i tuned in to watch tracie's story, I openly bat for the rainbow team and believe to my core there is a place for all in this world, gay straight black white pink blue - all of the above, so long as its not illegal and doesn't have a detrimental effect on others then people should be able live their lives how they wish. In saying all that i have had very little experience or contact with transvestites, I've seen them out in clubs, and admit i have had the odd discreet giggle over shoe sizes and bad wigs, i suppose its difficult to understand what we don't know but I have to say this drama has been a revelation to me, it has opened my eyes to the person behind the make up, the bravery it must take to just be yourself, something we all take for granted. It has also shown the darker side of their lives, I've known for years that "straight" men will go to gay clubs and pick up a woman, I've never given much thought to their other lives, with wives and kids til now, the lies and heartache that goes with it. anyway, put aside your prejudices if you have any and immerse yourself in a seedy messed up world for an hour. brilliant writing and performances from everyone

Sean bean and Stephen Graham you should be very very proud of yourselves. excellent.