Jimmy Muir comes from a typical gritty, northern town where there are only two options: working down the pit or in a factory. But Jimmy has other ideas - he dreams of becoming a professional footballer. Confronted by a bitter and unsupportive father, hard drinking friends and a lifetime of bad habits...has Jimmy the will to achieve his ultimate goal?
Cast of When Saturday Comes
Sean BeanJimmy Muir
Emily LloydAnnie Doherty
Craig KellyRussell Muir
Pete PostlethwaiteKen Jackson
John McEneryJoe Muir
Ann BellSarah Muir
Melanie HillMary Muir
Chris WalkerMac
Peter GunnTommy
Bill StewartBullneck
John HenshawM.C
Steve HuisonJack Kershaw
Tim GallagherSteve
John HigginsRob
Douglas McFerranNorman the Foreman
Paul KempBrewery Worker
Nick ConwayBrewery Worker
John TamsBrewery Worker
Dave HillFred
Freddie FletcherJudd
Alex NortonFactory Boss
Tracy ShawTina
Ken KitsonCareers Officer
James McKennaGeorge McCabe
Tony CurrieTony Currie
Andrew LivingstonSupporter
David LelandPriest
Mel StarlandCaptain
Rita MayMabel
Rebecca NicholsStripper
Chris CookeMiner
Andrew ShephardBrewery Worker
Philippa HowellMrs. Doherty