Crow Road (DVD)

This award winning, four part BBC series is an adaptation of Iain Banks' acclaimed novel. It all begins when History student Prentice returns home to attend his grandmother's funeral. As the McHoan the family gathers together to mark the solemn occasion, old disagreements continue to fester and old acquaintances are renewed. Following the unexpected death of another close relative, Prentice begins to question the past: why did his Uncle Rory suddenly disappear and where did he go? Reading his Uncle Rory's unpublished novel may provide the answers he is seeking but it also unearths some dark family secrets he didn't bargain for. Episodes Comprise: Prentice: When Prentice McHoan's grandmother dies, he returns to his family home in Lochgair for the funeral. It's not long before old feuds resurface along with some old familiar faces. After meeting his Aunty Janice, he begins to question the mysterious disappearance of his uncle Rory and decides to discover the truth. Kenneth: Prentice continues to lust after Verity, but will she return his affections? A childhood secret that links Kenneth, Rory, Lachlan and Fergus is revealed. As he reads Rory's book, Prentice discovers the truth about his aunt Fiona's marriage. Some match boxes and a journalist could explain where Rory has been. There is some devastating news for the McHoan family. Fergus: The McHoan family continues to mourn and the details of the accident are disclosed. Prentice manages to find more extracts from Rory's manuscript. The truth about how Lachlan lost an eye is revealed. Prentice becomes closer to Ashley when Verity and Lewis make a shock announcement. There is more evidence of marital discord for Fiona and Fergus. Rory: Prentice moves into an expensive Glasgow flat and continues his search for Rory. When he inadvertently discovers the truth about his Aunt Fiona's death, his own life may be at risk. An inherited gift helps Prentice to solve the mystery surrounding Rory's disappearance.