Almost Top of the Bill
As the band try desperately to get a gig, Stuart, the bass player, finds his home and livelihood in jeopardy. From April 2013.
A series of four comic dramas following the fortunes of a jazz quartet in the remote west Highlands of Scotland.
Robbie used to be a professional pianist, now he's a miserable music teacher who has accidentally found himself at the centre of an amateur jazz quartet.
As the band try desperately to get a gig, Stuart, the bass player, finds his home and livelihood in jeopardy.
Piano: Jim Clelland
Double Bass: Eoin Millar
Drums: Ken Mathieson
Original music composed by Eoin Millar.
Director: Kirsty Williams.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Stuart | Callum Cuthbertson |
| Delilah | Katy Murphy |
| Robbie | Gerry Mulgrew |
| Iain | Garry Collins |
| Catriona | Anne Lacey |
| Lou | Gavin Mitchell |
| Fiona | Anita Vettesse |
| Director | Kirsty Williams |
| Writer | Donna Franceschild |
Broadcasts
Fri 5 Apr 2013 14:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4- Thu 29 Mar 2018 11:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 29 Mar 2018 21:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
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