Your Cheatin' Heart
In this fondly remembered mini series John Byrne, creator of Tutti Frutti, explores the country music scene in an unsentimental portrait of Glaswegian life and culture. Local food and wine correspondent Frank McClusky falls in love with waitress Cissie Crouch. Unfortunately for him, she’s the wife of a convict, who is serving time for a crime he didn’t commit. As Frank’s life becomes more embroiled with Cissie’s he goes on a mission to track down the guilty men.
Cast: Ken Stott, Eddi Reader, Maggie Bell
Miniseries
6 episodes
- 1. Throwing Up in the GorbalsGlasgow country music star Dorwood Crouch is in prison, and his wife Cissie needs help to prove his innocence and escape the clutches of drug-dealing Elvis fan Fraser Boyle.12CC50minOct 11, 1990
- 2. The Eagle of the Apocalypse and the Sidewinders of SatanA discovery in the Clyde forces Frank to think again about Cissie's plea.12CC50minOct 18, 1990
- 3. This Could Turn Septic On Us, Ya Big Ungrateful MiddenDorwood's protest continues, but the discovery of his hidden cash prompts a change of heart for Cissie and more heartache for homeless Frank. Meanwhile, the missing drugs hunt continues and Dave Cole makes a decision he is to regret.12CC50minOct 25, 1990
- 4. Happy TrailsA chance encounter brings painful memories for Cissie and a painful moment for Boyle.12CC50minNov 1, 1990
- 5. Lay That Pistol Down, BabeThe scene is set for a showdown at the 'Ponderosa', where dissent splits the McPhail sisters.12CC50minNov 8, 1990
- 6. The Last Round UpOn the run from the law and the lawless, Frank, Cissie and Dorwood head for Aberdeen.12CC50minNov 15, 1990
Your Cheatin' Heart
In this fondly remembered mini series John Byrne, creator of Tutti Frutti, explores the country music scene in an unsentimental portrait of Glaswegian life and culture. Local food and wine correspondent Frank McClusky falls in love with waitress Cissie Crouch. Unfortunately for him, she’s the wife of a convict, who is serving time for a crime he didn’t commit. As Frank’s life becomes more embroiled with Cissie’s he goes on a mission to track down the guilty men.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Michael Whyte
- Created by
- Peter Broughan
- Studio
- BBC, Second Sight Films
