(Jury Prize, Cannes Film Festival 1993 & Best Film, Evening Standard British Film Awards 1994)

Bob Williams is a survivor. He supplements his dole by becoming embroiled in whatever scam is on offer, from rustling sheep to rodding drains. But now life has dealt him a bitter blow. His van has been stolen and his daughter, Coleen, is approaching her first communion. She needs the traditional white dress, shoes, veil and gloves. Bob's pride is a stake. Where on earth is the money going to come from?