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Scully's New Year's Eve (1978)
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- 1h 11min
- Comedy, Drama
- 03 Jan 1978
- TV Episode
Bernadette Scully is determined to celebrate New Year's Eve with her family, even though none of them want to be there. As the party unfolds, it reveals a series of catastrophes and bitter resentments.
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| Jane Freeman | ... |
Mrs. Scully
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| Andrew Schofield | ... |
Scully
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| Avis Bunnage | ... |
Florrie
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| John Junkin | ... |
Jack
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Stan Stennett | ... |
Mr. Scully
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Kate Binchy | ... |
Marie
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Arthur Kelly | ... |
Barney
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| Janine Duvitski | ... |
Vera
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Paul Kelly | ... |
Tony
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Angela Curran | ... |
Rita
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Gil Brailey | ... |
Carol
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Mick Miller | ... |
Joey
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Ray Kingsley | ... |
Mooey
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Roger Phillips | ... |
Henry
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John Anderson | ... |
Harry
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Daisy Bell | ... |
Mrs. Riley
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Spencer Gurley | ... |
Darryl
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Jimmy Coleman | ... |
1st gatecrasher
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Bill Rourke | ... |
2nd gatecrasher
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Directed by
| Michael Simpson | ||
Written by
| Alan Bleasdale | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| David Rose | ... | producer |
Editorial Department
| John Lannin | ... | videotape editor |
Production Design by
| Myles Lang | ||
Costume Design by
| Ann Doling | ||
Makeup Department
| Gwen Arthy | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Dawn Robertson | ... | production unit manager |
Sound Department
| David Hughes | ... | sound |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Peter Booth | ... | studio lighting |
Script and Continuity Department
| Michael Wearing | ... | script editor |
Additional Crew
| Bob Jacobs | ... | production assistant |
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- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (1978) (United Kingdom) (tv)
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The character of Francis "Franny" Scully was a pre-existing one for writer Alan Bleasdale, having created him in short stories to entertain his pupils while working as a teacher. After the stories were broadcast on radio in 1971, the character continued in stage plays and a 1975 novel, before being brought to television. See more » |
| Goofs | At 1'26m in, Mooey (Ray Kingsley) appears to accidentally glance into the camera. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Features High Noon (1952). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Saturday Night at the Movies See more » |