Starter for 10

Character: Brian Jackson
UK Release: 10th November 2006
USA Release: 9th March 2007

Synopsis: It’s 1985: Thatcher’s in power, The Cure are In Between Days and Marty McFly’s trying to get Back to the Future. James McAvoy is Brian Jackson, a wide-eyed working class kid whose exhaustive grasp of general knowledge leaves him wanting when it comes to women. On his way to achieving his long held ambition to appear on University Challenge, he falls in love with fellow student and team-mate Alice; has his conscience pricked (as well as other things) by rights activist Rebecca; all whilst trying not to become the student wanker that his hometown mates think he’ll turn into.

Co-Stars;
Catherine Tate – Julie Jackson
Mark Gatiss – Bamber Gascoigne
Dominic Cooper – Spencer
James Corden – Tone

Quotes
Brian Jackson: Wow, thanks Spence.
Spencer: God, it’s only a tape – don’t get all gay about it!

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Brian Jackson: I admit it. I’d made some mistakes. Okay, some big mistakes. Loads of them. But you can’t hide in your room forever feeling sorry for yourself. It’s not practical. At some point, you’ve got to get back out there, face up to things, and confront your demons. Ever since I can remember, I’d wanted to be clever. Some people are born clever, same way some people are born beautiful. I’m not one of those people. I’m going to have to work at it, put in the effort, and if I mess it up, I’ll learn from it. Besides, sometimes it’s not about knowing the right answer. Sometimes it’s about asking the right questions.

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Brian Jackson: Ever since I can remember, I’ve wanted to be clever. Some people are born clever, same way some people are born beautiful. I’m not one of those people.