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DRAMA . 1996 . 1 Season . 6.8/10

The Crow Road_

History student Prentice returns home to attend his grandmother’s funeral. As the McHoan family gathers together to mark the solemn occasion, old disagreements continue to fester and old acquaintances are renewed. Following the unexpected death of another close relative, Prentice begins to question the past: why did his Uncle Rory suddenly disappear and where did he go? Reading his Uncle Rory’s unpublished novel may provide the answers he is seeking but it also unearths some dark family secrets he didn’t bargain for.

Network BBC Two
Episodes 4
6.8/10
Rating
1
Seasons
4
Episodes
ENDED
Status
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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History student Prentice returns home to attend his grandmother’s funeral. As the McHoan family gathers together to mark the solemn occasion, old disagreements continue to fester and old acquaintances are renewed. Following the unexpected death of another close relative, Prentice begins to question the past: why did his Uncle Rory suddenly disappear and where did he go? Reading his Uncle Rory’s unpublished novel may provide the answers he is seeking but it also unearths some dark family secrets he didn’t bargain for.

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Overview
The Crow Road has 1 season with 4 episodes spanning 1996.
Cast
Joseph McFadden stars as Prentice McHoan in The Crow Road.
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Year context
The Crow Road first aired 30 years ago in 1996.

SEASONS (1 season, 4 episodes)

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SERIES INFO

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Seasons
4
Episodes
Ended
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NETWORKS (1)

BBC Two

DETAILS

First Aired
Last Aired
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
4
Rating
6.8/10 (16 votes)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Crow Road about?
History student Prentice returns home to attend his grandmother’s funeral. As the McHoan family gathers together to mark the solemn occasion, old disagreements continue to fester and old acquaintances are renewed. Following the unexpected death of another close relative, Prentice begins to question the past: why did his Uncle Rory suddenly disappear and where did he go? Reading his Uncle Rory’s unpublished novel may provide the answers he is seeking but it also unearths some dark family secrets he didn’t bargain for.
How many seasons does The Crow Road have?
The Crow Road has 1 season with 4 episodes total.
Who stars in The Crow Road?
The cast of The Crow Road includes Joseph McFadden, Bill Paterson, Peter Capaldi, Dougray Scott, Claire Nielson.
What is the rating of The Crow Road?
The Crow Road has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 16 votes on TMDB.
Is The Crow Road still running?
The Crow Road has ended. The final episode aired on .

GENRES (1)

Drama
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