Only found this again because of David Tennant & the repeat on bbc three - triggered memory of seeing way back in 1994.
However this is a rare gem not only from the BBC stand point giving a very true account of treatment of mental illness which sadly stands to this day in many ways but though the bbc Scotland later gave the reworking of the crow road from book to screen.
This short mini series is way and beyond anything before or since and stands in its own right as an exceptional exploration of mental illness, Scotland and a great story combined at that time with unknown talents - David Tennant probably topping that list.
However it's the whole package from the writing, the emotions shown and how accurate to life this is. I honestly can't say enough well worth buying it brings a tear to the eye and the amount of talent in one series is unbelievable with the younger cast members making there name since.
David Tennant shows all his talents at this early stage in his career and put in an epic performance here however he's not the only one and the series deserved every award it got. Truly touching and powerful, Scottish at its heart yet a universal story which still holds today.
They struck gold with the cast and the story sadly nothing has got near its level since and this does show what the BBC and Scotland can give lovely Scottish backdrop and use of music taking over the asylum is one to treasure.
However this is a rare gem not only from the BBC stand point giving a very true account of treatment of mental illness which sadly stands to this day in many ways but though the bbc Scotland later gave the reworking of the crow road from book to screen.
This short mini series is way and beyond anything before or since and stands in its own right as an exceptional exploration of mental illness, Scotland and a great story combined at that time with unknown talents - David Tennant probably topping that list.
However it's the whole package from the writing, the emotions shown and how accurate to life this is. I honestly can't say enough well worth buying it brings a tear to the eye and the amount of talent in one series is unbelievable with the younger cast members making there name since.
David Tennant shows all his talents at this early stage in his career and put in an epic performance here however he's not the only one and the series deserved every award it got. Truly touching and powerful, Scottish at its heart yet a universal story which still holds today.
They struck gold with the cast and the story sadly nothing has got near its level since and this does show what the BBC and Scotland can give lovely Scottish backdrop and use of music taking over the asylum is one to treasure.