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This is England '90

Country: UK, Language: English, 60 mins

  • Director: Shane Meadows
  • Writer: Shane Meadows; Jack Thorne
  • Producer: Mark Herbert

CGiii Comment

There are the good bits, the not-so good bits...and then, there are the terrible bits.

The terrible bits: the George Michael wannabes (neither of them can act) and the ending...as clear as mud.

Apart from those little misdeamenours...there are some ensemble set pieces that are truly inspired...at the dinner table when truths are told...mesmerising.

The lesbian storyline reflects the changing attitudes of the time...those ecstasy pills certainly made everyone more tolerant and accepting... those were the days.

A credible drama...with some seriously tender moments.


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The(ir) Blurb...

Combo is released from prison, Shaun, Gadget and the others follow the rave scene, apart from Milky and Woody who open a scooter shop.

Cast & Characters

Lyra Mae Thomas as Lisa;
Billy Braithwait as Jimmy;
Chanel Cresswell as Kelly;
Katherine Dow Blyton as Chrissie;
Andrew Ellis as Gadget;
Joseph Gilgun as Woody;
Jo Hartley as Cynth;
Vicky McClure as Lol;
Andrew Shim as Milky;
Michael Socha as Harvey;
Thomas Turgoose as Shaun;
Danielle Watson as Trev;
Sherrie Johnson as Nikki;
Helen Behan as Helen;
Steve Brody as Richard