The Crow Road

The Crow Road (1996)

EndedScripted showDrama

Four-part adaptation of Iain Banks' blackly humorous novel.

Network
Scheduleevery Monday at 21:30 (60 min)

Last Episode

Rory
Season 1Episode 460 min

Rory

Prentice finds that the jigsaw is falling into place as he discovers Rory's final secret about the McHoan family. He tells Ashley, but she is sceptical and tells him to get on with his life.

When everyone gathers for a final showdown, Prentice wonders whether he will have the courage to pursue his investigations to the end.

Nov. 25, 1996

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E04RoryNov. 25, 1996
S01E03FergusNov. 18, 1996
S01E02KennethNov. 11, 1996
S01E01PrenticeNov. 4, 1996
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did The Crow Road premiere?

The Crow Road premiered on November 10, 1996.

Who created The Crow Road TV show?

The Crow Road TV show was created by Bryan Elsley.

Who directed the pilot episode of The Crow Road?

The pilot episode of The Crow Road was directed by Gavin Millar.

What is the genre of The Crow Road?

The genre of The Crow Road is drama.

Who are the main characters of The Crow Road?

The main characters of The Crow Road are Prentice McHoan, his father Kenneth McHoan, his uncles Hamish, Rory, and Fergus, along with his cousin Ashley.

Who played the role of Prentice McHoan in The Crow Road?

Joseph McFadden played the role of Prentice McHoan in The Crow Road.

Where was The Crow Road filmed?

The Crow Road was filmed entirely on location in Scotland.

What was the inspiration for The Crow Road?

The Crow Road was inspired by the novel of the same name by Iain Banks.

How many episodes are there of The Crow Road?

There are four episodes of The Crow Road TV show.

What is the theme song of The Crow Road?

The theme song of The Crow Road is "Crow Road Theme" by Simon Fisher Turner.

What is the plot of The Crow Road?

The Crow Road is a coming-of-age drama that tells the story of Prentice McHoan, his family, and their search for meaning and purpose in their lives against the backdrop of the Scottish landscape.

Is The Crow Road available on any streaming service?

As of 2023, The Crow Road is not available on any major streaming service.

What was the reception of The Crow Road?

The Crow Road was generally well-received by both critics and audiences and is considered a cult classic TV show.

Cast

Dougray Scott

Dougray Scott

plays Lewis McHoan
Bill Paterson

Bill Paterson

plays Kenneth McHoan
Valerie Edmond

Valerie Edmond

plays Ashley Watt
Peter Capaldi

Peter Capaldi

plays Rory McHoan
David Robb

David Robb

plays Fergus Urvill
Stella Gonet

Stella Gonet

plays Fiona Urvill
Joseph McFadden

Joseph McFadden

plays Prentice McHoan
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Characters

Lewis McHoan

Lewis McHoan

played by Dougray Scott
Kenneth McHoan

Kenneth McHoan

played by Bill Paterson
Ashley Watt

Ashley Watt

played by Valerie Edmond
Rory McHoan

Rory McHoan

played by Peter Capaldi
Fergus Urvill

Fergus Urvill

played by David Robb
Fiona Urvill

Fiona Urvill

played by Stella Gonet
Prentice McHoan

Prentice McHoan

played by Joseph McFadden
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