Tutti Frutti. Danny McGlone (Robbie Coltrane). Copyright: BBC
Tutti Frutti
- TV comedy drama
- BBC One
- 1987
- 6 episodes (1 series)
Scottish rock 'n' roll band The Majestics are preparing a 25th anniversary reunion tour when their lead singer suddenly dies. Stars Robbie Coltrane, Maurice Roëves, Emma Thompson, Richard Wilson, Jake D'Arcy and more.
Episode menu
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
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 2nd March 2019 | 9:30pm | BBC Scotland |
| Sunday 1st September 2019 | 10:55pm | BBC Scotland |
| Monday 26th December 2022 | 10:00pm | BBC4 |
| Saturday 27th January 2024 | 9:30pm | BBC Scotland |
Cast & crew
| Robbie Coltrane | Danny McGlone |
| Maurice Roëves | Vincent Diver |
| Emma Thompson | Suzi Kettles |
| Richard Wilson | Eddie Clockerty |
| Jake D'Arcy | Fud O'Donnell |
| Katy Murphy | Janice Toner |
| Fiona Chalmers | Glenna McFadden |
| Robbie Coltrane | Big Jazza |
| Tam White | Jazza's Vocals (Voice) |
| Stuart McGugan | Bomba MacAteer |
| Ron Donachie | Dennis Sproul |
| 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 |
| John Byrne | Writer |
| Peter Broughan | Script Editor |
| Tony Smith | Director |
| Andy Park | Producer |
| John MacDonnell | Editor |
| Bob Smart | Production Designer |
| Delphine Roche-Gordon | Costume Designer |
| Lorna Blair | Make-up Designer |
| George Money (as Zoot Money) | Musical Director |