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Boys from the Blackstuff

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Alan Bleasdale's acclaimed drama series is an astute social commentary about life in recession-hit Britain in the Thatcher era

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Boys from the Blackstuff - George's Last Ride

George reminisces about his younger days, recalling his hopeful, politically active youth.

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Boys from the Blackstuff - Jobs for the Boys

Drama series about life in recession-hit Britain in the Thatcher era. Chrissie, Dixie, Yosser, Loggo and George sign on before heading off to work for Malloy.

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Boys from the Blackstuff - Moonlighter

Drama set in recession-hit Britain in the Thatcher era. Dixie Dean, working at night in the port as a security guard, is strongarmed into accepting bribes.

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Boys from the Blackstuff - Shop Thy Neighbour

Drama series set in 1980s recession-hit Britain. Chrissie and Angie are driven to despair by money problems and the Department of Employment investigators.

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Boys from the Blackstuff - Yosser's Story

Drama series set in the recession-hit Britain of the Thatcher era. After his wife leaves him, and with no job, Yosser Hughes struggles to hold his family together.

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