03 Apr 1998
Central Station
An emotional journey of a former school teacher, who writes letters for illiterate people, and a young boy, whose mother has just died, as they search for the father he never knew.
Hector
A little bit of hope can go a long way
Hector has been living on the motorways for years. His once comfortable family life has been replaced by a never-ending tour of service stations that offer him shelter, anonymity, washing facilities and food. The story follows his journey south from Scotland on his annual pilgrimage to a temporary Christmas shelter in London where he finds comfort, friendship and warmth. Over the course of his Homeric journey, Hector decides to reconnect with his long estranged past. As his previous life catches up with him, the story of how he came to be leading a marginal life begins to emerge.
Top Billed Cast
Peter Mullan Hector McAdam
Keith Allen Jimbo
Natalie Gavin Hazel
Ewan Stewart Peter
Sarah Solemani Sara
Laurie Ventry Dougie
Stephen Tompkinson Derek
Gina McKee Lizzie
Sharon Rooney Young Mother
James Tarpey Ted
John Colleary Sol
Christine Tremarco Kate, Cafe Proprietor
Ashley McGuire Chiropodist
Anna Bolton Showroom Receptionist
Finlay McLean Laurie 'Neeshy' McNeish
Hardeep Singh Kohli Newsagent
Jamie Michie Davey
Darren Connolly War Veteran
Charity Trimm Paramedic
Reaghan Reilly Police Officer
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