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This Is England '88

Name: This Is England '88
Genre: Drama
Released: 2011-12-13
Cast: Thomas Turgoose, Vicky McClure, Joseph Gilgun, Andrew Shim, Rosamund Hanson

2011 | 1 seasons | 50 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a small audience and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, episodes of about 50 minutes, about 3 hours in all.
What might put you off: Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Set during Christmas 1988, Lol is haunted by the devastating events that took place two and a half years before. She and Woody both find themselves struggling to cope with their lives without each other after he leaves the gang. Lol is carrying the burden of her guilt, whilst Woody is trying to build a domestic life with a new girlfriend and a potential promotion at work. Shaun has started drama college and, although still in a relationship with Smell, he has grown close to a girl performing in his Christmas play.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerWeak
Limited series that reached a small audience so far
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 52K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Created by Shane Meadows

Thomas TurgooseShaun Fields
Vicky McClureLol
Joseph GilgunRichard 'Woody' Woodford
Andrew ShimMichael 'Milky'
Rosamund HansonSmell
Danielle WatsonTrev
Michael SochaHarvey
Chanel CresswellKelly
Andrew EllisGadget
Stephen GrahamCombo