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The Van
Engaging adaptation of the novel by Roddy Doyle. A redundant baker purchases a dilapidated van and sets himself up in the fast food business with his best friend.
Dublin, November 1989. Bimbo Reeves, a baker, has lost his job. Refusing to accept a future of afternoon TV and pubs, he buys a dilapidated van with his redundancy money.
As 1990 gets underway and World Cup fever hits Dublin, Bimbo and his best friend and partner Larry, enter the fast food business. Bimbo's wife Maggie is also involved. The enterprise starts brilliantly, the men are happy and the friendship is solid. But, as the business prospers things gradually turn sour.
Last on
Wed 13 May 2009
22:00
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Larry | Colm Meaney |
| Bimbo | Donal O'Kelly |
| Maggie | Ger Ryan |
| Mary | Caroline Rothwell |
| Diane | Neili Conroy |
| Kevin | RΓΊaidhrΓ Conroy |
| Weslie | Brendan O'Carroll |
| Sam | Stuart Dunne |
| Cancer | Jack Lynch |
| Maggie's Mum | Laurie Morton |
| Director | Stephen Frears |
| Producer | Lynda Myles |
| Writer | Roddy Doyle |
Broadcasts
Sun 6 Aug 2006 22:55Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One Wales & Scotland only- Wed 13 May 2009 22:00