The Play on One

The Play on One· Season 2 · Episode 6

The Gift

S02E06·March 28, 1989·2h·BBC One

Robert and Gordon, two talented teenage footballers from Wick, are invited to Glasgow for a week's trial with a big club. It is their first taste of professional football, but both the game and the city upset their expectations.

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Guest stars

Duncan MacDonaldas Robert CalderDavid Campbellas Gordon GunnDel HenneyDel Henneyas John GliddenClive RussellClive Russellas MowatAndrew Barras Alan CalderJim Baxteras SelfMaggie MacRitchieas SecretaryMatt CostelloMatt Costelloas BarmanChris Connoras Furtive ManRichard Cartledgeas Tommy GliddenTommy Dochertyas Ally McIntyreJohn MurtaghJohn Murtaghas Willie AdamsonAline MowatAline Mowatas Mrs CalderPauline Thomsonas Julie Glidden

Crew

Sandy JohnsonSandy JohnsonDirectorColin MacDonaldWriterBill BrydenBill BrydenExecutive ProducerAndy ParkProducerJim WilliamsJim WilliamsOriginal Music ComposerJohn LunnJohn LunnOriginal Music ComposerGarry MorrisonDirector of PhotographyDavid HarvieEditorBob SmartProduction DesignFiona MatthewsCostume Design

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