Written by Alex RoseDirected by Gaby DellalProduction Year: 2005Rating: 12 CertificateProduction Country: UKFilmed in ColourThis feelgood comedy drama focuses on Glasgow shipbuilder Frank (Peter Mullan, pictured), who struggles to regain his living and pride when he is laid off after 36 years of working on the docks. Determined to salvage his self-esteem and tackle his demons without the help of his wife Joan (Brenda Blethyn) and son Rob (Jamie Sives), taciturn Frank attempts a stern test of endurance by swimming the English Channel. Simultaneously his wife secretly tries her hand at becoming a bus driver. Released in 2004 and directed by Gaby Dellal, at times it's a little predictable but succeeds due to the strength of unlikely hero Mullan along with plenty of warm-hearted laughs. Worth watching. Click to see when On a Clear Day is coming up on TV. Cast
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On a Clear Day is a Film programme that first aired in 2005 and has been rated 12. On a Clear Day is a 3 star programme.
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