Albert and the Lion (ITV 1989)

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Albert and the Lion (ITV 1989)

A one-off crime drama from Scottish Television.

This self-contained television play was a standalone production from Scottish Television. It assembled a notable cast of familiar actors, including James Ellis, Russell Hunter, and Alex Norton, under the direction of Haldane Duncan. The 50-minute drama was written by Kevin Clarke, who would later contribute to prominent series like The Bill and Dalziel and Pascoe. As a single play, it stands in contrast to the long-form serials that were becoming increasingly dominant in the television landscape of the late 1980s.

Broadcast: ITV – Scottish Television, 1 Episode, 28 June 1989
Written by: Kevin Clarke
Director: Haldane Duncan
Producer: Robert Love

Main Cast: James Ellis (Albert Doherty), Paul Young (Gordon), Alison Peebles (Moira), Alex Norton (Inspector Campbell), Russell Hunter (Sammy), Roy Hanlon (Sergeant Macgillivray), Rod Culbertson (Chief Inspector Heslop)

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