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Troubled teenager Gary takes his alcoholic Uncle Robert camping to try and help him dry out. Welcome to the North West's version of the Betty Ford Clinic, as Uncle Robert is rationed to six cans of beer a day. The "holiday" is the catalyst for dark truths to emerge about the teenager's turbulent upbringing. By Carina Rodney.

Contributors

Writer:
Carina Rodney.
Producer:
Pauline Harris
Gary:
Gerard Kearns
Kirsty:
Rachel Broqan
Uncle Robert:
Peter Armitage
Tracey:
Jo-Anne Knowles
Source: Radio Times

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