The production showcased the ambition of Scottish television drama in the late 1980s, successfully attracting high-profile international talent like Keitel to a domestic single-play slot.
While often categorized as "forgotten" television, it remains a cult favorite and was included in a Peter McDougall DVD box set alongside his other works like Just Another Saturday and Down Among the Big Boys . Doc Martin Fans USA - Facebook Down Where the Buffalo Go
First broadcast on January 19, 1988, as the opening play for the BBC1 series The Play on One . The production showcased the ambition of Scottish television
The drama is a compelling exploration of themes often found in McDougall’s work, such as the struggles of working-class life, masculinity, and complex family dynamics. Keitel has cited the screenplay as one of his all-time favorites. The drama is a compelling exploration of themes
Harvey Keitel as the lead, alongside Scottish actors including Jenny McCrindle . Context & Reception