Renowned filmmaker Shane Meadows follows up the award-winning This Is England '86 with three new one-hour films.
In this first film it's December 23 and life isn't looking so festive for some. Lol is struggling to cope with new responsibilities and past haunts.
Smell and Shaun are still together, just about. Shaun's gone all lothario attending drama college, preparing for the Christmas play with new girl in town, Fay.
Woody has a new girlfriend, the lovely Jennifer. Lovely, but no Lol - the polar opposite to Lol.
Milky returns from some time away, but what reception will he get?
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Series 1 Episode 1
This Is England '86 | Episode 1
On his own again after the gang's disintegration, following Combo's terrifying acts of violence, Shaun celebrates his…
- Strong language
- This programme has episodes with subtitles available.
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Series 1 Episode 2
This Is England '86 | Episode 2
The dawn chorus has nothing on a bunch of pissed-up mates on stolen golf buggies serenading old pal Shaun. He's now…
- Strong language and scenes of a sexual nature from the start
- This programme has episodes with subtitles available.
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Series 1 Episode 3
This Is England '86 | Episode 3
Shaun, having rejected his Mum, is living rough. Lol's world is falling apart and she's doing everything she can to…
- Scenes of a violent and sexual nature which some viewers may find distressing. Strong language from the outset.
- This programme has episodes with subtitles available.
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Series 1 Episode 4
This Is England '86 | Episode 4
It isn't Fireworks Night, but there's an explosive atmosphere in the air. In Mexico, World Cup passions are at boiling…
- Very strong language and scenes of sexual violence that some viewers may find distressing
- This programme has episodes with subtitles available.
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Series 2 Episode 1
This Is England '88
Renowned filmmaker Shane Meadows follows up the award-winning This Is England '86 with three new one-hour films.
- Archive images at the start that viewers may find upsetting, very strong langauge and nudity
- 9 days left
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Series 2 Episode 2
This Is England '88
It's Christmas Eve and there's a decision to make. Woody's been offered a promotion at work - fast track up the…
- Very strong language, drug use and scenes of a sexual nature
- 9 days left
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Series 2 Episode 3
This Is England '88
In the third and final film, it's Christmas Day; Shaun's messed up big style this time and it's hit him hard.
- Very strong language and language that viewers may find offensive, images of sexual violence and scenes that may distress
- 9 days left
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