Follically-challenged men are being urged to head for Dundee if they are interested in screen roles where a full head of hair will be a positive disadvantage.

They are all needed by filmmaker Glenn Millar who pland to use them as melon-headed aliens in his next production, Episode 2, billed as having "a cast of thousands!"

Episode 1 was his first epic, Godsend, which Mr Millar completed for just £150, but which caught the attention of the movie world when it was shown at the Cannes festival.

This time his plans have won backing from the Black Watch regiment, who are offering assistance and he’s in talks with Dundee football club about gaining access for scenes needed in the film.

One thing is for certain; if things get a bit fraught during filming, members of the cast may be unable to tear their hair out……