ONLY CHILD

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When unemployed actor Richard returns to his Scottish hometown of Forres around the anniversary of his mother’s death, he realizes his stubborn, eccentric father needs full-time help, leading to bittersweet generational clashes.

KEY CREDITS

Production Company: Happy Tramp North.

Distributor/Broadcaster: BBC One, BBC Scotland, and BBC iPlayer.

Supported by: Screen Scotland

Post Production by Blazing Griffin | View team

The Cast

The central cast is led by Greg McHugh, who plays Richard Pritchard—an only child who returns home to Scotland to care for his elderly, widowed father. His headstrong and eccentric father, Ken Pritchard, is portrayed by legendary Scottish actor Gregor Fisher. The supporting adult cast includes Amy Lennox as their helpful neighbour Emily, Stuart Bowman as Rod, and Paul Rattray as Richard’s childhood friend Digsy

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Juliet Brown (Joobs)

Dialogue & Effects Editor

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Alice Smith

Online Editor

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Gareth Bishop

Senior Colourist

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John Cobban

Senior Dubbing Mixer

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Gareth Bishop

Senior Colourist

Gareth is a highly skilled and accomplished colourist
whose expertise and artistic vision have made him a
sought-after talent among some of the most
respected directors and cinematographers in the film
industry. With an instinct for collaboration and an
unwavering commitment to excellence, Gareth
consistently delivers stunning, nuanced visuals that
bring a refined, cinematic quality to every project.

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John Cobban

Senior Dubbing Mixer

John Cobban is a highly accomplished Re-Recording Mixer
with decades of experience shaping the sound of film and
television. A passionate collaborator, John’s expertise, energy,
and finely tuned ear make him an invaluable asset in the final
mix. With a background in theatre, he brings a dynamic,
larger-than-life presence to every project, infusing his work
with a deep understanding of storytelling, performance, and
atmosphere – adding that extra layer of depth and emotion
that truly enhances a production.

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Juliet Brown (Joobs)

Sound Editor

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Alice Smith

Digital Artist

Alice brings a rare combination of technical expertise and creative instinct to every project. Having worked across MCR, DI, and mastering earlier in her career, she has an unusually detailed understanding of the post-production pipeline — knowledge she puts to work delivering high-quality VFX, motion graphics, and bespoke design for clients across film and television.

Her work spans paint-outs, screen replacements, beauty shots, titles, maps, lower thirds, and animated elements, alongside bespoke film poster design (her poster design for This Werewolf Complex was selected for exhibition at Aesthetica Film Festival). She has a particular interest in blending digital and analogue techniques to create something distinctive and memorable.

Alice has worked with some exciting names in the industry, with credits including Richard Gadd’s Half Man, James McAvoy’s California Schemin’, John McPhail’s Grow, BBC’s Vigil, and Amazon’s Batman: Caped Crusader.