Question 1

Why was the original version of Scum banned by the BBC?

Accepted Answer

The BBC banned it because they felt there was too much incident packed into too short a time and doubted its veracity, though it looked too much like a documentary.

Question 2

Who originally envisioned Carlin as a Glaswegian, and why was Ray Winstone cast?

Accepted Answer

Roy Minton originally envisioned Carlin as a Glaswegian. He cast Ray Winstone because of the way he walked.

Question 3

What cuts were made to Scum in an attempt to avoid a ban?

Accepted Answer

At Bill Cotton's request, cuts included removing Carlin hitting Richards with a sock, an earlier suicide, and shortening the rape scene.

Question 4

Where did the extras playing inmates come from?

Accepted Answer

Many of the extras who played inmates were from local youth clubs.

Question 5

How did Scum get remade as a feature film?

Accepted Answer

Alan Clarke and Roy Minton got the story remade as a feature film: Scum (1979).

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