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S12.E5
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Iris in the traffic... ...Ruby in the rain.

  • Episode aired Nov 24, 1981
  • 1h 3m
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7.8/10
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Aingeal Grehan in Play for Today (1970)
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Iris is a young girl looking for employment, while Ruby is an embattled social worker fighting a cold. In a divided Belfast beset by protests and armed patrols, fate constantly tries to draw... Read allIris is a young girl looking for employment, while Ruby is an embattled social worker fighting a cold. In a divided Belfast beset by protests and armed patrols, fate constantly tries to draw the two women together.Iris is a young girl looking for employment, while Ruby is an embattled social worker fighting a cold. In a divided Belfast beset by protests and armed patrols, fate constantly tries to draw the two women together.

  • Director
    • John Bruce
  • Writer
    • Stewart Parker
  • Stars
    • Frances Tomelty
    • Aingeal Grehan
    • Leila Webster
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    • Director
      • John Bruce
    • Writer
      • Stewart Parker
    • Stars
      • Frances Tomelty
      • Aingeal Grehan
      • Leila Webster
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    Frances Tomelty
    Frances Tomelty
    • Ruby
    Aingeal Grehan
    Aingeal Grehan
    • Iris
    Leila Webster
    • Sadie
    Bryan Murray
    • Terry
    John Burns
    • Ducksy
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    Margaret D'Arcy
    • Mrs. Waring
    Maggie Shevlin
    • Joyce
    Oliver Maguire
    • Detective
    Peter Adair
    • Cortina Driver
    James Duggan
    James Duggan
    • Stanley
    Valerie Lilley
    Valerie Lilley
    • Personnel Officer
    Carole Nimmons
    Carole Nimmons
    • Matron
    James Greene
    James Greene
    • Dr. Blair
    Eamonn Boyce
    • Rover Driver
    Patch Connolly
    • Man in Hat
    Tony Clarkin
    Tony Clarkin
    • Beefy Youth
    • (as Anthony Clarkin)
    Michael Duffy
    • Barman
    David Irvine
    • Young Policeman
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      • Stewart Parker
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    10dasmieja

    Gritty Northern Ireland Play

    From what I remember about this, it starred (or maybe co-starred) Jake Burns, the lead singer of Belfast Punk Band "Stiff Little Fingers" and featured music by the band. My memory is a bit sketchy, but I seem to remember enjoy it.

    I am pretty sure it was the tale of two young Irish girls living in Belfast. I seem to remember that it was what can be described as a Gritty drama and involved lots of moving in and out of shadowy places and in and out of pubs. This gave the perfect opportunity to feature Stiff Little Fingers playing gigs in those pubs.

    For any Stiff Little Fingers fan, Burns' foray into acting was great. As for those not enlightened enough to enjoy the music - I cannot say.

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    • Release date
      • November 24, 1981 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • BBC Programme Website
    • Language
      • English
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      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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      • 1h 3m(63 min)
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    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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