Guilt. Image shows from L to R: Jake McCall (Jamie Sives), Max McCall (Mark Bonnar). Copyright: Happy Tramp Productions
Guilt

Guilt

  • TV comedy drama
  • BBC Scotland
  • 2019 - 2023
  • 12 episodes (3 series)

Comedy drama starring Mark Bonnar and Jamie Sives as two men who commit a hit and run murder. Also features Ruth Bradley, Sian Brooke, Emun Elliott, Michael Nardone, Ellie Haddington and more.

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Series 2, Episode 1

Guilt
In an Edinburgh cellar, two gunshots ring out. Across town, Max McCall is released from prison. These two events gradually converge as Max tries to rebuild his life, while new arrival Erin is trying to save hers.

Further details

When Roy Lynch rebuffs Max's efforts at a reconciliation, Max turns to Kenny for help - despite their troubled history. However, this is a newly confident Kenny, with a budding new relationship, and he provides Max with a tougher challenge than expected.

To help his daughter, Roy finally turns to Max and Kenny and forces them to help him. It appears that Max's fall from grace is complete - but he has a secret motivation to reveal.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 12th October 2021
Time
10pm
Channel
BBC Scotland
Length
60 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 14th October 2021 9:00pm BBC2

Cast & crew

Cast
Mark Bonnar Max McCall
Emun Elliott Kenny Burns
Bill Paterson Roy Lynch
Henry Pettigrew Stevie Malone
Sara Vickers Erin
Robin Laing Adrian
Paul Tinto Joe
Rochelle Neil Yvonne
Kirsty Strain Annie
Phyllis Logan Maggie
William McGuire Tam
Ian Pirie Sandy
Sandy McDade Jackie
Greg McHugh Teddy
Stewart Porter Jim
Guest cast
Thoren Ferguson Paul
Rori Hawthorn Kate
Writing team
Neil Forsyth Writer
Neil Webster Script Editor
Production team
Patrick Harkins Director
Eric Coulter Producer
Neil Webster Executive Producer
Gavin Smith Executive Producer
Gregor Sharp Executive Producer
Neil Forsyth Executive Producer
Nerys Evans Executive Producer
Brad Logan Line Producer
Mark Hermida Editor
Mark Leese Production Designer
Caroline Stewart Casting Director
Lesley Abernethy Costume Designer
Caroline Bridges Director of Photography
Laura Hill Make-up Designer
Arthur Sharpe Composer
Craig Wright Graphics
Tim Bain 1st Assistant Director

Press

Guilt review

As an advert for Edinburgh, the cruelly comic thriller Guilt (BBC2) is inviting.

Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 15th October 2021

Guilt review

A coiled spring of dour, dry, deprecating drama.

Carol Midgley, The Times, 15th October 2021

Guilt - Series 2 review

Scotland's answer to Fargo is still deliciously twisted.

Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 12th October 2021

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