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This Is England '88
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This Is England '88

2011-12-13 · 50 min / episode · ★ 7.5

Drama

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.

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Creators
Shane Meadows
Production companies
Big Arty Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Thomas TurgooseThomas TurgooseShaun Fields
Vicky McClureVicky McClureLol
Joseph GilgunJoseph GilgunRichard 'Woody' Woodford
Andrew ShimAndrew ShimMichael 'Milky'
Rosamund HansonRosamund HansonSmell
Danielle WatsonDanielle WatsonTrev
Michael SochaMichael SochaHarvey
Chanel CresswellChanel CresswellKelly
Andrew EllisAndrew EllisGadget
Stephen GrahamStephen GrahamCombo
George NewtonGeorge NewtonBanjo
Johnny HarrisJohnny HarrisMick
Jo HartleyJo HartleyCynth
Charlotte TyreeFay
Kriss DosanjhKriss DosanjhMr. Sandhu
Helen BehanHelen BehanHelen
Stacey SampsonJennifer
Steve BrodySteve BrodyRichard
Rebecca ManleyRebecca ManleyBarbara
William TravisWilliam TravisMr Squires

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