Episode 1

1987. When their households merge, Niall and Ruben form a close and unsettling bond. An intimate yet epic exploration of what it means to be a man.

My Thoughts

Guest Stars

Special appearances in this episode.

Guest Stars

Piers Ewart

Young Gus

Calum Manchip

Drew

Scot Greenan

John

Stuart McQuarrie

Mr. Jenkins

Gordon Brown

Murray

Charlotte Blackwood

Young Mona

Marianne McIvor

Maura

Stuart Campbell

Young Ruben

Mitchell Robertson

Young Niall

Crew

Episode-specific crew credits.

Alexandra Brodski

Director

Directing

Carlos Catalán

Director of Photography

Camera

Ben McKinstrie

Editor

Editing

Richard Gadd

Writer

Writing

Videos

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Videos

Richard Gadd & Jamie Bell Opening Scene

Clip

Stills

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Stills

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