Synopsis
Diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at 15, John Davidson navigates his way against the odds through troubled teenage years and into adulthood, finding inspiration in the kindness of others to discover his true purpose in life.
Cast

Robert Aramayo
John

Maxine Peake
Dottie

Peter Mullan
Tommy

Shirley Henderson
Heather

Scott Ellis Watson
Young John

David Carlyle
Chris

Francesco Piacentini-Smith
Murray
Somerled Campbell
Palace Official
Michael Dylan
Butler

Christina Ashford
The Queen

Sanjeev Kohli
Kenny

Steven Cree
David
Ethan Stewart
William (10)

Isla Mercer
Caroline (7)

Catriona McArthur
Sharon (13)

Paul Donnelly
Billie Dean / Attacker Under Bridge

Ron Donachie
Headmaster Donald Watkins

Jamie McAllister
Young Murray (12)
Abigail Noon
Kerry (12)

Ella Victoria Robb
Teacher
Sam Felderhof
Boy 1

Isaac Chan Adams
Boy 2

Leah MacRae
Mrs Robinson
Taqi Nazeer
Gerry
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