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Prentice's uncle Rory disappeared eight years previously while writing a book called The Crow Road. Prentice becomes obsessed with papers his uncle left behind and sets out to solve the mystery. Along the way he must cope with estrangement from his father, unrequited love, sibling rivalry, and failure at his studies.
- Iain Banks
- 1992
The Crow Road is a 1996 TV mini series that adapts Iain Banks' dark novel about a young Scots history student who uncovers a family secret. The series stars Joe McFadden, Bill Paterson, Peter Capaldi and others, and has 8.1/10 rating on IMDb.
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- 1996-11-04
- Drama
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The Crow Road is a four-part television miniseries by BBC Scotland in 1996, based faithfully on the 1992 novel of the same name by Scottish novelist Iain Banks. It was directed by Gavin Millar.
Jan 1, 2001 · The Crow Road is one of the mainstream novels he publishes as Iain Banks, and one of his most beloved works. The title is delivered from a (supposedly) old Scottish saying referring to death - if you're "away the crow road" you're not going to be coming back.
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- Iain Banks
The Crow Road is a TV drama based on the acclaimed Scottish author's novel about a young man's search for his identity and family secrets. Watch the episodes online or find similar programmes by genre on BBC Four.
The Crow Road is a TV drama based on the acclaimed Scottish author's novel of the same name. It follows Prentice, a young man who tries to uncover the secrets of his family and his past.
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Mon, Nov 4, 1996. S1.E1. Prentice returns home from university for his grandmother's funeral where he meets old friends and relatives. He takes it upon himself to find out more about his uncle Rory's disappearance six years ago. 8.2/10. Rate. Seasons. Years. Top-rated. #1 ∙ S1.E4 ∙ Rory. Mon, Nov 25, 1996.
