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Blackeyes

1989-11-29 · 50 min / episode · ★ 5.9

Drama · Mystery

Blackeyes is a four-part BBC television miniseries written and directed by Dennis Potter, based on his novel of the same name. The complex, surreal drama follows novelist Maurice James Kingsley, who bases a successful book on his niece Jessica's modeling career, angering her as he turns her experiences into a story of a victimised woman named Blackeyes. Jessica in turn rewrites the novel to liberate the character.

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Creators
Dennis Potter
Production companies
BBC, Television New Zealand, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Countries
United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Michael GoughMichael GoughMaurice James Kingsley
Carol RoyleCarol RoyleJessica
Gina BellmanGina BellmanBlackeyes
Nigel PlanerNigel PlanerJeff
Colin JeavonsColin JeavonsJamieson
Hannah MorrisLittle Jessica

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