Acting
Jan Wilson
Cardenden, Fife, Scotland, UK
Acting credits
NRA nostalgic look back at City Lights, the iconic Scottish sitcom that captured the spirit of 1980s Scotland, featuring the writer, cast and the famous faces it inspired
City Lights: Pure Dead Brilliant
2025
Colin McBain loses his hair, his voice and his best friend.
Baldy McBain
2004
6.5The true story of Jimmy Boyle, who was reputed to be Scotland's most violent man.
A Sense of Freedom
1985
7.5An astronomer enters into a destructive affair with a photographer.
A Woman in Winter
2007
NRGraeme has musical talent and is struggling to be allowed to express it. Lois is being pushed by her mother into solo parts in the girls' choir. Together they have to perform at a competitive concert while parents and supporters keep score.
Knowing The Score
1986
9.0Jake lives in the shadow of his dying grandfather, who was once the town's toughest hard man. Despite their hatred of each other, Jake's sole aim is to be as tough as the old man was. One day in Jake's life, as he drifts, drinks and fights, leads to a bleak realisation.
Just a Boys' Game
1979
5.1A novelist wakes up with a gun in his hand and a corpse in the house he woke up in. He doesn't remember how he got there or even if he committed the killing.
Hidden Homicide
1959
NRAn ambitious apprentice glassmaker clashes with his new colleagues in a Glasgow workshop.
The Bevellers
1974
This short film takes place in a tacky disco, which is the setting for a wedding reception. Kelly Marie (Jenny McCrindle) is a jilted bride whose husband has just left her for another woman. She goes to the ladies room and tries to remove her wedding ring. Her mother Lulu (Karen Dunbar), aunt Ruby (Jan Wilson) and friend Gracie (Kay Galle) follow her into the ladies room, but are unable to offer any constructive advice. A drunk girl (Jenny Foulds) named Adele bursts into the room suddenly and passes out before saying anything. Kelly Marie calls for an ambulance as the other women try to revive Adele. This life or death drama places Kelly Marie's problems into perspective.
Rice Paper Stars
2000
The day to day running of an electricity showroom.
Come Away In
1973