Scrabble: A Night on the Tiles(2009)
Scrabble: A Night on the Tiles Synopsis
Scrabble is experiencing a renaissance. The younger generation have rediscovered the game online - through the copyright busting Scrabulous - and they're having night after night on the tiles. Alan Yentob sets out to discover why the word game leaves us spellbound, tracing its surprising history, meeting the American tournament Word Freaks, and paying a visit to the SAS-style training camp that the Nigerian government trains their players at.
Scrabble: A Night on the Tiles (2009) is a documentary film directed by John MacLaverty, released on December 22, 2009 with a runtime of 59m. It stars Alan Yentob, Lynn Barber, Richard Herring and Moby.
- Director:
- John MacLaverty
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
Scrabble: A Night on the Tiles (2009) Trailer
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Scrabble: A Night on the Tiles Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by John MacLaverty.
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Scrabble: A Night on the Tiles – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of Scrabble: A Night on the Tiles (2009) includes Alan Yentob, Lynn Barber, Richard Herring and Moby. The film was directed by John MacLaverty. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Scrabble: A Night on the Tiles released?
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Scrabble: A Night on the Tiles was released on December 22, 2009 and runs for 59m.
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