Soft Top Hard Shoulder

Eight years ago, Gavin, the artistic son of a Scots-Italian ice-cream dynasty, turned his back on Glasgow and moved south to London to make his name illustrating children's books. Now, frustrated and broke, his Uncle Sal appears with an offer. Gavin's father has sold the family business and to get his share of the proceeds, Gavin must return home for his father's birthday party. Swayed by the money, he sets off north and picks up a hitchhiker with a secret. Their journey is difficult but ultimately rewarding.

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  Stefan Schwartz

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  Peter Capaldi
  Gavin Bellini
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  Elaine Collins
  Yvonne
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  Richard Wilson
  Uncle Salvatore
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  Jeremy Northam
  John
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  Frances Barber
  Miss Trumble
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  Simon Callow
  Eddie Cherdowski
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  Phyllis Logan
  Karla
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  Robert James
  Campbell
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  Ann Scott-Jones
  Mrs. Tutty
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  Lindy Whiteford
  Peggy
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  Michael Nardone
  Stevie
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  Billy McColl
  Kevin the Guru
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  Clive Russell
  Clegg
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  Catherine Russell
  Animal Rights Activist
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  Peter Ferdinando
  Homeless Youth
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  Scott Hall
  Mr. Young
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  Andrew Downie
  Brodie
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  Bill Gavin
  Man in Tiny Car
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  Sophie Hall
  Nancy
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  Kate Harding
  Radio Voices