Bernard Hill
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Synopsis
“TV series that defined the depression-scarred 1980s Britain”
Alan Bleasdale's five-part series relates the further experiences of unemployed Liverpudlian tarmac layers Dixie, Chrissie, Loggo and Yosser, and their revered older friend, retired longshoreman and union leader, George Malone. As they struggle to make ends meet in a depressed economy, and to hold together their financially battered families, they are harrassed by the petty bureaucrats of the DHSS. But the lumbering investigational juggernaut is, both comically and tragically, guided by drivers with only a provisional license.
Episodes
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1. Jobs for the BoysNow viewing1982-10-1050mThe boys sign on at the Department of Employment and then collect George's son, Snowy, on their way to an off-the-books construction job for Malloy. Much to their amusement, the conversion job turns out to be the future new offices of the D.O.E. Unfortunately, D.O.E. officials Moss and Lawton suspect their scam and are determined to catch them in the act. Ineptitude on several sides, however, leads to tragedy.
2. Moonlighter1982-10-1750mIn desperation to feed and clothe his four children, Dixie takes an illicit job as a night security guard at the docks. He soon discovers that one man alone on a ship at night can do nothing but turn a blind eye to a gang of pilferers but, if the missing goods are noticed, what will he tell his boss, whose small security company is struggling to survive? Meanwhile, the petty bureucrats at the D.O.E. launch an undercover operation, and Dixie's wife Freda is too frightened to open the door to the house.
3. Shop Thy Neighbour1982-10-2450mPending the outcome of the moonlighting enquiry, Chrissie's dole money has been stopped, and this precipitates a showdown with his wife, Angie. Meanwhile, at the D.O.E., middle management is completely out of control since the Manager, Miss Sutcliffe, has more important things to worry about than running her department. As Chrissie and Angie's row reaches its climax, violence erupts.
4. Yosser's Story1982-10-3150mYosser reaches the end of the line as the utility men, rent collectors, and social workers invade his home. Why on earth doesn't he turn his three small children over to his estranged wife, Maureen, rather than let them be taken into care?
5. George's Last Ride1982-11-0750mAs George's health declines, his belief in the values of Old Labour remain unshaken. Chrissie takes him for one last tour of the now-abandoned docklands where he once worked, and they have what may well be the most important and heartfelt conversation of their long friendship.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
Michael Angelis
Chrissie Todd
Tom Georgeson
Dixie Dean
No photo Alan Igbon
Loggo Logmond
Peter Kerrigan
George Malone
Gary Bleasdale
Kevin Dean
Julie Walters
Angie Todd
Jean Boht
Miss Sutcliffe
David Fleeshman
D.O.E Assistant Manager
David Ross
Donald Moss
David Neilson
Lawton
Shay Gorman
Molloy
No photo Chris Darwin
Snowy Malone
Jean Heywood
Mary Malone
No photo Tony Scoggo
Ritchie Malone
James Ellis
Wino
Clive Russell
Policeman
Paul Barber
Scotty
Tony Haygarth
Aich
Ricky Tomlinson
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Is Boys from the Blackstuff available to watch online?
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How many seasons does Boys from the Blackstuff have?
Boys from the Blackstuff has 1 season and 5 episodes.
When did Boys from the Blackstuff first air?
Boys from the Blackstuff first aired in 1982.
Is Boys from the Blackstuff still running?
Boys from the Blackstuff's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Boys from the Blackstuff?
Boys from the Blackstuff is classified as Drama.