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Peter McDougall, a Greenock-born former shipyard worker who became one of Scotland's leading television dramatists. Director: Ian Knox.

While often categorized as "forgotten" television, it remains a cult favorite and was included in a Peter McDougall DVD box set alongside his other works like Just Another Saturday and Down Among the Big Boys . Doc Martin Fans USA - Facebook Down Where the Buffalo Go

First broadcast on January 19, 1988, as the opening play for the BBC1 series The Play on One . Peter McDougall, a Greenock-born former shipyard worker who

Harvey Keitel as the lead, alongside Scottish actors including Jenny McCrindle . Context & Reception Doc Martin Fans USA - Facebook First broadcast

The production showcased the ambition of Scottish television drama in the late 1980s, successfully attracting high-profile international talent like Keitel to a domestic single-play slot.

The drama is a compelling exploration of themes often found in McDougall’s work, such as the struggles of working-class life, masculinity, and complex family dynamics. Keitel has cited the screenplay as one of his all-time favorites.