1 9 8 4 (UK)
6 x 30 minute episodes
1 x 60 minute episode
This Alan Bleasdale comedy (adapted by him from his own novels) chronicled the adolescent misadventures of Franny Scully – a streetwise Liverpudlian teen with dreams of turning soccer pro.
The half-hour episodes were packed with colourful scenes and characters, among them Franny’s railway-obsessed brother Henry (played by rock star Elvis Costello, who also provided music for the series), friend Mad Dog (Mark McGann), lust-object Joanna (Cathy Tyson) and piña colada-supping Gran (Jean Boht from Bread). Footballer Kenny Dalglish guested.
Scully was first presented on television as a 1978 Play For Today episode called ‘Scully’s New Year’s Eve’.
Franny Scully Andrew Schofield Henry Scully
Elvis Costello Arthur Scully
Jimmy Gallagher Mrs Scully
Val Lilley Mr Scully
Joey Kaye Gran
Jean Boht Mooey
Ray Kingsley Mad Dog
Mark McGann Joanna
Cathy Tyson Snotty Dog
Richard Burke
