Scully (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Series · ★ 6.5
Released in 1984, Scully is a comedy and drama series.
What it’s about. Scully was a British television drama with some comedy elements set in the city of Liverpool, England, that originated from a BBC Play For Today episode "Scully's New Years Eve". Originally broadcast on Channel Four in 1984, the single series was spread over six half-hour episodes plus a one-hour final episode. It was written by playwright Alan Bleasdale. The drama is notable for featuring many of the Liverpool football club first-team squad of that era. Francis Scully is a teenage boy who has his heart set on gaining a trial match for Liverpool to hopefully fulfil his ambition of playing for the club. Francis, in everyday situations during his waking hours, occasionally "sees" famous Liverpool players such as Kenny Dalglish when they are not really there. These dream-like sequences recur throughout the episodes. The main plotline is the efforts of Scully's school teachers to persuade Scully to appear in the school pantomime which they attempt by promising him a trial with his beloved Liverpool if he will cooperate. When Scully and his friends are not in school making trouble for the teachers and the school caretaker, they are seen roaming the local streets upsetting the neighbours and getting into trouble with the police. Scully sometimes has visions of the school caretaker appearing as a vampire due to the caretaker's nickname being Dracula. These frequent waking dream sequences give the show a somewhat surreal atmosphere.
Who’s in it. Scully stars Andrew Schofield as Franny Scully, Ray Kingsley as 'Mooey' Morgan, Elvis Costello as Henry Scully and Sam Kelly as Brady, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Scully has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scully page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scully tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scully (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Scully change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Scully worth watching?
- Scully holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scully?
- Scully stars Andrew Schofield, Ray Kingsley, Elvis Costello, Sam Kelly and Tom Georgeson.
- When was Scully released?
- Scully was released in 1984.