Gerry Rafferty: Right Down the Line

Overview

Gerry Rafferty, who died in January 2011, was one of Scotland's best-loved singer/songwriters, famous around the world for hits such as "Baker Street" and "Stuck in the Middle With You". This ArtWorks Scotland film, narrated by David Tennant, tells the story of Rafferty's life through his often autobiographical songs and includes contributions from Gerry's daughter Martha and brother Jim, friends and colleagues including Billy Connolly, John Byrne, and Joe Egan, admirers such as Tom Robinson and La Roux, and words and music from Rafferty himself.

Directed by Mike Reilly, Valerie Lyon

Top cast

Gerry Rafferty

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Billy Connolly

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David Tennant

Narrator

Barbara Dickson

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Besty Cook

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Craig Reid

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Charlie Reid

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La Roux

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Val McDermid

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Tom Robinson

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