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Butterfly Collectors is a two part ITV miniseries. It was broadcast between 19 April and 20 April 1999. A two-part psychological thriller about a disillusioned policeman who develops an unlikely friendship with two teenagers arrested for murder. Butterfly Collectors was written by Paul Abbott, who has also written for many other television serials including Shameless, Clocking Off and Children's Ward. The drama stars British actor Pete Postlethwaite, who is supported by actress and comedian Crissy Rock.
Original Release
04/19/1999
US Release
10/24/1999
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ruth Harrop | Sally Lister |
| Jamie Draven | Dex Lister |
| Ben Crompton | Billy Johnson |
| Pete Postlethwaite | John McKeown |
| Tony Bluto | Dave |
| Christopher McGrail | Eric |
| Conor Ryan | Copper in Breakers Yard / Police Doorman |
| Julie Graham | Mary Slater |
| Peter Kay | Ronnie |
| Andrew Bone | Nigel |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ruth Harrop | Sally Lister |
| Jamie Draven | Dex Lister |
| Ben Crompton | Billy Johnson |
| Pete Postlethwaite | John McKeown |
| Tony Bluto | Dave |
| Christopher McGrail | Eric |
| Conor Ryan | Copper in Breakers Yard / Police Doorman |
| Julie Graham | Mary Slater |
| Peter Kay | Ronnie |
| Andrew Bone | Nigel |
| Alex Palmer | Peter Marriot |
| Ray Emmet Brown | Frank Davies |
| John Flitcroft | Tutor |
| Alison Newman | Sandra Hollins |
| Stuart McQuarrie | Frank Faulkner |
| Thomas Aston | Mark Lister |
| Emma Catherwood | Julie |
| Crissy Rock | Maureen |
| Victor Burke | Liam |
| Janys Chambers | Claris |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Susan Hogg | Executive Producer |
| Simon Lewis | Executive Producer |
| Hilary Bevan Jones | Producer |
| John Rushton | Producer |
