How Not to Win Eurovision (2023)
As Scotland doesn't have a Eurovision entry of its own, brothers Conor and Tommy Reilly try to sneak into the competition by entering for San Marino.
Top billed cast
Conor ReillySelf- Tommy ReillySelf
- Mark BignellSelf
- Allesandro ColiSelf
- Mimmo PaganelliSelf
- Denny MontesiSelf
- NabukSelf
- Federico Pedini AmatiSelf
John BallardSelf- Michael CassidySelf
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