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Irvine Welsh: Reality Is Not Enough

Irvine Welsh: Reality Is Not Enough

2025•1h 28m•7.0/10
Documentary

Ratings

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7.0/10(4)

One of the most controversial writers of our times, join Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh as he undergoes a remarkable trip to find new meaning in his work, life and legacy.

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Production

LS Productions, Noah Media Group

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Irvine Welsh

Irvine Welsh

Self

Liam Neeson

Liam Neeson

Narrator

Stephen Graham

Stephen Graham

Narrator

Ruth Negga

Ruth Negga

Narrator

Maxine Peake

Maxine Peake

Narrator

Nick Cave

Nick Cave

Narrator

Helen Behan

Helen Behan

Narrator

Olivia Caw

Narrator

Mark Hannah

Narrator

Emma Currie

Self

Michael Pedersen

Self

Dean Cavanagh

Self

Chad Charles

Self

Ronan Levy

Self

Oscar Guardiola-Rivera

Self

Dougie Webster

Self

Colin Campbell

Self

Romeo Montana

Self

Debbie Donovan

Self

Rebecca Odell

Self

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