Series 1, Episode 1 - The Boy Can't Help It
The Majestics' 25th anniversary tour is thrown into turmoil when the lead singer, Big Jazz, dies unexpectedly. Their manager persuades his younger brother, Danny, to join the band.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 3rd March 1987
- Time
- 9:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 60 minutes
Cast & crew
Regular cast | |
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Robbie Coltrane | Danny McGlone |
Maurice Roëves | Vincent Diver |
Emma Thompson | Suzi Kettles |
Richard Wilson | Eddie Clockerty |
Fiona Chalmers | Glenna McFadden |
Tam White | Jazza's Vocals (Voice) |
Guest cast | |
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Stuart McGugan | Bomba MacAteer |
Jake D'Arcy | Fud O'Donnell |
Ron Donachie | Dennis Sproul |
Katy Murphy | Janice Toner |
Ronald Forfar | Father Finlay |
Iain Andrew | Customer in Shop |
Garry Stewart | VAT Man |
Bill Murdoch | Taxi Driver |
Bill Barclay | M.C. in Social Club |
John Hannibal | Jerry |
Robbie Coltrane | Big Jazza |
Writing team | |
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John Byrne | Writer |
Peter Broughan | Script Editor |
Production team | |
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Tony Smith | Director |
Andy Park | Producer |

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