Beadie's

Unlike Bertrand Norman's 2006 documentary, Ballerina which concentrates on the training of prima ballerinas at the Vaganova Ballet Academy in St. Petersburg, Beadie's film is focused squarely on two dancers from poor families who, against all odds, are reaching for the stars.

George Heymont: What Happens to the Gifted Child Who Is Poor? George Heymont 2011

Unlike Bertrand Norman's 2006 documentary, Ballerina which concentrates on the training of prima ballerinas at the Vaganova Ballet Academy in St. Petersburg, Beadie's film is focused squarely on two dancers from poor families who, against all odds, are reaching for the stars.

George Heymont: What Happens to the Gifted Child Who Is Poor? George Heymont 2011

He jammed the gun between Beadie's eyes, which were already closed tightly, his teeth clenched and his whole face screwed up in frightened anticipation.

It's October, 1956. Shelagh Power-Chopra 2010

The snapper was a freelance covering the Highlands and northern Perthshire, and had been commissioned by a friend of Beadie's on one of the Sundays.

It's October, 1956. Shelagh Power-Chopra 2010

He'd called her up at the weekend, the first time they'd spoken since that shameful day at Beadie's house, and he sounded a shadow of the indignant figure who'd been lambasting the unrighteous these past months.

It's October, 1956. Shelagh Power-Chopra 2010

He pulled over in front of the Volvo and killed the engine, by which time Beadie's car was already crawling along at his back, lights off.

It's October, 1956. Shelagh Power-Chopra 2010

For goodness sake, the whole thing could be Beadie's idea of a joke, or even a test, pushing him to see how far he'd go along with it.

It's October, 1956. Shelagh Power-Chopra 2010

They've got a red - handed suspect for Shelley, and Beadie's got probably the best alibi in the world for the others. '

It's October, 1956. Shelagh Power-Chopra 2010

Parlabane was on the roof of Beadie's house when his mobile went off, its shrillness suddenly piercing the chill silence of the night.

It's October, 1956. Shelagh Power-Chopra 2010

Beadie's thumb released the safety catch as Sanderson's thumbs released the locks.

It's October, 1956. Shelagh Power-Chopra 2010