Boys From the Blackstuff was very much of its time. That does not mean it is not relevant today. In fact it fits perfectly with the current economic doom and gloom.
The boxed set I purchased includes the original play for today as well as the whole series. When the play for today was aired in 1982 it made for powerful TV viewing. It won various awards. Many of the cast went on to become household names in the UK and beyond.
The cast included Bernard Hill, Michael Angelis, Julie Walters and Peter Kerrigan. You may find that you know many of the faces though......read on
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