This Is England '88

This Is England '88

Limited Series 2011 · 3 eps · ★ 7.5 · Drama

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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.

Created by Shane Meadows

Network: Channel 4

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Thomas Turgoose Shaun Fields
Vicky McClure Lol
Joseph Gilgun Richard 'Woody' Woodford
Andrew Shim Michael 'Milky'
Rosamund Hanson Smell
Danielle Watson Trev
Michael Socha Harvey
Chanel Cresswell Kelly
Andrew Ellis Gadget
Stephen Graham Combo
George Newton Banjo
Johnny Harris Mick

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