A Mug's Game

A Mug's Game

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A Mug's Game

1996- 1996

1 Seasons

4 Episodes

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Drama

Overview

Four-part series that studies the personal lives of folk in a remote Scottish fishing village that is coming to terms with rationalisation, and globalisation of its fishing industry.

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Cast & Crew

7 members

Acting

Ken Stott

McCaffrey

Ken Stott

Acting

Ewan Stewart

Kenny Cowan

Ewan Stewart

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Helen Logan

Moira

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Michelle Fairley

Kathy Cowan

Michelle Fairley

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Sean Harris

Con

Sean Harris

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Tracy Wiles

Nurse

Tracy Wiles

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Tommy Flanagan

Paul

Tommy Flanagan

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