Boys from the Blackstuff(1982)
TV series that defined the depression-scarred 1980s Britain
Boys from the Blackstuff Synopsis
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 (1982) is a drama series that premiered on October 10, 1982, spanning 1 season and 5 episodes. It stars Bernard Hill, Michael Angelis, Tom Georgeson and Alan Igbon. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1982-10-10
- Last aired:
- 1982-11-07
Boys from the Blackstuff (1982) Trailer
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Boys from the Blackstuff Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bernard Hill
as Yosser Hughes
Michael Angelis
as Chrissie Todd
Tom Georgeson
as Dixie Dean
- Alan Igbon
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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Boys from the Blackstuff Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 18 ratings.
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Boys from the Blackstuff – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Boys from the Blackstuff?
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Episodes of Boys from the Blackstuff (1982) can be bought or rented from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed at the moment.
How many seasons of Boys from the Blackstuff are there?
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Boys from the Blackstuff has 1 season and 5 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on October 10, 1982.
Is Boys from the Blackstuff still running?
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No. Boys from the Blackstuff is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on November 7, 1982.
Who is in the cast of Boys from the Blackstuff?
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Boys from the Blackstuff (1982) stars Bernard Hill, Michael Angelis, Tom Georgeson, Alan Igbon and Peter Kerrigan. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Boys from the Blackstuff any good?
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Boys from the Blackstuff (1982) is rated 7.8 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the Boys from the Blackstuff trailer?
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