Crowdie and Cream
Gruth is Uachdar
Synopsis
An adaptation of the true life story from childhood of the author, Findlay J McDonald, who was born and brought up on the Isle of Harris. Set in the 1930s until he left the island after the Second World War to further his education on the mainland. The highland wit shines through despite the hardships of life on a small croft, a few acres for crops, a cow and a shed to house the loom to weave the traditional Harris Tweed.
Top Cast
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Narrator
Iain MacRae
Iain
Donna Morrison
Kate
Donna Morrison
Finlay
Dolina MacLennan
Rachel
Ewen MacKinnon
Seumas
Anna Murray
Mairi
Finlay MacKay
Murdo Mor
Donna Nicille Mhoire
Ceit
Domhnall Carlin
Fionnlagh
Ruairidh Alastair
Domnhall
Calum Camshron
Seanair
Anna Nicleoid
Granaidh
Domnhall Ruadh
Eachann
Tina Nicleoid
Magaidh
Donnie Finlayson
Calum am Post
Razwan Shafi
Ali
Wilma Kennedy
Hetty
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill MacLeod
- Original Title
- Gruth is Uachdar
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Gaelic
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC Scotland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill MacLeod
Seumas MacTaggart
Department Leadership Roster
Seumas MacTaggart
Producer
Bill MacLeod
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crowdie and Cream
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What is Crowdie and Cream about?
An adaptation of the true life story from childhood of the author, Findlay J McDonald, who was born and brought up on the Isle of Harris. Set in the 1930s until he left the island after the Second World War to further his education on the mainland. The highland wit shines through despite the hardships of life on a small croft, a few acres for crops, a cow and a shed to house the loom to weave the traditional Harris Tweed.
Who directed Crowdie and Cream?
Crowdie and Cream was directed by Bill MacLeod.
Who stars in Crowdie and Cream?
The principal cast of Crowdie and Cream includes Roddy John MacLeod, Iain MacRae, Donna Morrison, Donna Morrison, Dolina MacLennan.
When was Crowdie and Cream released and how long is it?
Crowdie and Cream was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 3h 0m.