Overview
Paddy Meehan is a feisty young Glasgow journalist looking for a break. When her ten-year-old cousin is charged with the brutal murder of a two-year-old, she defies her formidable boss, her tight-knit Catholic family, and the male-dominated world of Scottish newspapers to pursue the truth, putting herself in great danger and changing her life forever. Based on the novel by award-winning crime writer Denise Mina, starring Jayd Johnson (Dear Frankie), David Morrissey (The Walking Dead), and Peter Capaldi (Dr. Who). 4 episodes, 4 hrs, 2 DVDs, SDH.
Episodes
Disc 1: Series 1
Episode 1
Paddy has a personal connection in the case of a missing two-year-old. As the story develops, Paddy believes it could provide a much-needed break in her quest to advance from copy boy to reporter, but her family has closed ranks against the paper-and her.
Episode 2
Paddy continues to investigate even after the case has taken a dangerous turn. Convinced of the accused's innocence, she is getting little support from her colleagues, her family, or her fiance. When Paddy uncovers a link to a past child murder, she soon realizes the risks involved with exposing the truth.
Disc 2: Series 2
Episode 1
Recently promoted to junior reporter, Paddy and McVie investigate a domestic disturbance call. When a lawyer turns up dead, Paddy starts to dig deeper, but the arrival of terrifying new editor-in-chief has shaken up the newsroom.
Episode 2
As the miner's strike drags on, Paddy continues investigating the lawyer's murder. The victim's sister sends Paddy some sensitive information and the brassscramble to kill the story.
Packaging: Boxed set
Run Time: 240 minutes, plus bonus programming
Format: Widescreen
Number of Discs: 2
Language: English
Subtitles: No
Color or B&W: Color
CC: No
SDH: Yes
Region Code: 1
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Rating: NR. Contains violence and coarse language.
Press
"Excellent"--The Observer (UK)
"Joins the ranks of classy crime adaptations..."--The Guardian
"One of the best and most intriguing crime thrillers to be made in Scotland in a long time"--Sunday Mail (UK)
Awards
BAFTA Awards, Scotland Award Nomination for Best Actor/Actress - Television (Ford Kiernan, Slate North, 2013)
BAFTA Awards, Scotland Award Win for Best Actor/Actress - Television (Jayd Johnson, 2011)
BAFTA Awards, Scotland Award Nomination for Best Actor/Actress - Television (Peter Capaldi, 2011)
BAFTA Awards, Scotland Award Nomination for Best Actor/Actress - Television (Ford Kiernan, 2011)
BAFTA Awards, Scotland Award Nomination for Best Writer (David Kane, 2011)
Irish Film and Television Awards Nomination for Best Supporting Actress - Television (Bronagh Gallagher, 2012)
Disc 1: Series 1
Episode 1
Paddy has a personal connection in the case of a missing two-year-old. As the story develops, Paddy believes it could provide a much-needed break in her quest to advance from copy boy to reporter, but her family has closed ranks against the paper-and her.
Episode 2
Paddy continues to investigate even after the case has taken a dangerous turn. Convinced of the accused's innocence, she is getting little support from her colleagues, her family, or her fiance. When Paddy uncovers a link to a past child murder, she soon realizes the risks involved with exposing the truth.
Disc 2: Series 2
Episode 1
Recently promoted to junior reporter, Paddy and McVie investigate a domestic disturbance call. When a lawyer turns up dead, Paddy starts to dig deeper, but the arrival of terrifying new editor-in-chief has shaken up the newsroom.
Episode 2
As the miner's strike drags on, Paddy continues investigating the lawyer's murder. The victim's sister sends Paddy some sensitive information and the brassscramble to kill the story.
