P545 CEEFAX 1 545 Sat 30 Aug 20:52/21 ————————————————————————————————— 1/2 SLAB BOYS (15) 97mins Director: John Byrne Cast: Robin Laing, Russell Barr,Bill Gardinjt,Louise Berry ——————————————————————————————————————— Based on his plays The Slab Boys and Cutting A Rug, John Byrnj adapts a big screen version of Paisley in 1957. It takes place in the paint-grinding room of a carpet factory, and centres on the "slab boys'" lives and dreams. It's a colourful, riotous tale, and Byrnj as opted for a cast largely of unknowns and first-timers. SLAB BOYS opens in Scotland Aug 29 Film 553 Index 542 TV Choice 593 Previews Lottery Music Main MenuP545 CEEFAX 1 545 Sat 30 Aug 20:54/22 ————————————————————————————————— 2/2 SLAB BOYS (15) 97mins Director: John Byrne Cast: Robin Laing, Russell Barr,Bill Gardinjt,Louise Berry ——————————————————————————————————————— The slightly heightened reality of the film means it njvjr really throws off its theatrical origins. Director Byrnj says hj wants audiences to conj out feeling like they've been "punched in the mouth". It certainly has impact, but in the end, the characters don't have enough depth for us to really care about them. SLAB BOYS opens in Scotland Aug 29 Film 553 Index 542 TV Choice 593 Previews Lottery Music Main Menu