Boys from the Blackstuff (1982)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Boys from the Blackstuff
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What is Boys from the Blackstuff about?
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. Boys from the Blackstuff is a Drama series, first aired on 1982-10-10, 1 season and 5 episodes.
Is Boys from the Blackstuff worth watching?
TMDB users rate Boys from the Blackstuff 7.8 out of 10 from 19 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch Boys from the Blackstuff?
In the United Kingdom, Boys from the Blackstuff is free to watch on BBC iPlayer and can be bought from Apple TV and Amazon Video. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Created by
Alan Bleasdale
Cast
- Bernard Hill as Yosser Hughes
- Michael Angelis as Chrissie Todd
- Tom Georgeson as Dixie Dean
- Alan Igbon as Loggo Logmond
- Peter Kerrigan as George Malone
- Gary Bleasdale as Kevin Dean
- Julie Walters as Angie Todd
- Jean Boht as Miss Sutcliffe
- David Fleeshman as D.O.E Assistant Manager
- David Ross as Donald Moss
- David Neilson as Lawton
- Shay Gorman as Molloy
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