Boys from the Blackstuff
- TV Mini Series
- 1982
- 50m
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8.5/10
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Five unemployed men would do anything just to have a job in Thatcher's Britain.Five unemployed men would do anything just to have a job in Thatcher's Britain.Five unemployed men would do anything just to have a job in Thatcher's Britain.
- Won 3 BAFTA Awards
- 6 wins & 5 nominations total
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- TriviaThis drama was seen by many as an indictment of Thatcher's Britain, but, in fact, Alan Bleasdale wrote four out of the five episodes before Margaret Thatcher even came to power.
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[recurring line]
Yosser Hughes: Gizza job! I can do that!
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 100 Greatest TV Moments (1999)
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Boys from the Blackstuff was first screened by the BBC in 1982.
It is in my opinion the finest drama series the BBC have ever produced. Poignant and emotive. There are not enough superlatives to describe this drama.
The script was second to none and Bleasdale's use of dialogue was excellent. Although the dialogue and setting was very disquieting for the most part, there were some lighter sides.
I have had the opportunity of seeing this series again recently, almost a quarter of a century since its first airing and to me it has lost nothing. I also feel that the latest generation of TV viewers would thoroughly enjoy watching this tremendous series.
Perhaps the BBC would consider re-screening Boys from the Blackstuff in 2007 in celebration of its 25th anniversary. I would not mind betting it would be in line for more awards.
Plutus
It is in my opinion the finest drama series the BBC have ever produced. Poignant and emotive. There are not enough superlatives to describe this drama.
The script was second to none and Bleasdale's use of dialogue was excellent. Although the dialogue and setting was very disquieting for the most part, there were some lighter sides.
I have had the opportunity of seeing this series again recently, almost a quarter of a century since its first airing and to me it has lost nothing. I also feel that the latest generation of TV viewers would thoroughly enjoy watching this tremendous series.
Perhaps the BBC would consider re-screening Boys from the Blackstuff in 2007 in celebration of its 25th anniversary. I would not mind betting it would be in line for more awards.
Plutus
- plutus1947
- May 24, 2006
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- Парни на обочине
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- Runtime50 minutes
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- 1.33 : 1
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