This Is England '86

[King Gizzard]

Don't think there is a thread on this


There have been adverts on C4 for a couple weeks now. I really hope this doesnt spoil the film. The way it ended is one of the best things about, even though I wanted to know what happened to Milky.


On 26 August 2009, Channel 4 said it would fund a four-part television drama, This Is England 1986, to be written by Shane Meadows and Jack Thorne. It will pick up the story of several characters, four years on. Meadows said:

When I finished This Is England, I had a wealth of material and unused ideas that I felt very keen to take further – audiences seemed to really respond to the characters we created and out of my longstanding relationship with Film4 and Channel 4 the idea for a television serial developed. Not only did I want to take the story of the gang broader and deeper, I also saw in the experiences of the young in 1986 many resonances to now – recession, lack of jobs, sense of the world at a turning point. Whereas the film told part of the story, the TV serial will tell the rest.[14]

It will be set when the 1986 World Cup was in Mexico, Chris de Burgh was number one in the music charts and 3.4 million people were unemployed in Britain. As Shaun (still played by Thomas Turgoose) writes his last school exam, he realises he will have to find his way in the world. His friends — including Woody, Lol, Smell, Gadget and Meggie — are still around, looking for love, entertainment and employment.[15] Meadows said that Combo (again played by Stephen Graham) would return, that the fate of Milky would be revealed, and that part of the story would be based on a wedding between Woody and Lol that would be called off. He said if the series succeeded, he would follow it with another series.[16]

On 6 January 2010, Meadows said on his website that the project would be called This is England 86. He said Milky was alive, Combo would return and that Woody has a factory job and is about to marry Lol. The scripts are complete and filming is due to begin at the end of March.[17] He later added that scooters including Vespa and Lambretta will be used in the series - reflecting the Scooterboy movement in the mid-late 80's - and that it is currently scheduled to air in September 2010. This is the first time that he has had a female-lead story, with Lol playing the central role.

Much of the series was filmed around Gleadless Valley area of Sheffield. As of June 5, 2010, filming has now been completed and the series is in post-production. The first official images have been released as well as amusing news about an escaped parrot on set. A special promo video for the series is also available to watch on the official C4 microsite

[DrunkerThanMoses]

Im looking forward to it, I loved the movie.

[King Gizzard]

Whats the music in the ad?

[Ramsay]

Cant wait
i just hope it doesnt ruin the movie

[Shaun]

what karl said :spin2:

[InOne]

Got mixed feelings at the moment. It better be epic.

[MTVN]

I'm a bit unsure of this film. This is England was quite iconic, in my opinion, in it's portrayal of racism, and seemed to be making a statement politically

This just looks like a load of lager louts watching football. All the racism and hatred that was embedded in them has vanished, just like that

[LaLaLand]

I'll watch it but it seems to have lost the 'hard-ness" that the film had imo.

[GypsyGoth]

Should I see the movie first?

[LaLaLand]

Should I see the movie first?

Yeah definitely, this is a follow-on from the film so it's good to know what happened so you don't have to backtrack.

[GypsyGoth]

Yeah definitely, this is a follow-on from the film so it's good to know what happened so you don't have to backtrack.

Thanks, I'll try get to find the time to view it.

[Mrluvaluva]

This actually looks quite good and I am looking forward to seeing how the characters have progressed since the film. Think I will have to watch the DVD again before 07/09 to reacquaint myself with it.

[Shardlake]

Whats the music in the ad?

Thats what I wanna know, the ad is awesome

[Shardlake]

This ****in rocks:dance:

lvTltATo_1Q

[InOne]

This actually looks quite good and I am looking forward to seeing how the characters have progressed since the film. Think I will have to watch the DVD again before 07/09 to reacquaint myself with it.

Yeah definitely gonna have to give This Is England a watch again. Might even make me want to watch this series more.

[Braden]

Really looking forward to this one. Don't think it will be as good as the first :(

[bigbigbrother]

looking forward to this as well. Although i thought that milky got killed at the end of the movie.

[King Gizzard]

The trailier during the BB adverts made it look great, but at the same time I really don't want it to turn into a drama that runs and runs, but yeah, it still looks great

[King Gizzard]

I think I know every scene off by heart of the film, had to watch it and study it about 43984398438 times during my film media alevel D:

[Chilltown]

I am probably one of the few Americans to see the original film. I loved it. I am very excited for this, I had no clue they were related initially when I saw the adverts because This Is England doesn't seem like the type of film to have a follow up.

It's great they got the entire cast back together for this, it wouldn't have been the same otherwise. I see This is England more like a novel, you can have a follow up to a novel without it being utter crap. '86 isn't being made with intention of major profit, so I think it'll be of value.

[King Gizzard]

Just remembered Cook from skins was one of the Skinheads

Doesnt look like hes in this series though

[InOne]

Hope this doesn't turn into a Skins in the 80's kinda thing :/

[Kerry]

I'll be watching

[InOne]

Did anyone see the extended advert tonight??? Everyone is back and Shane Medows is still involved, looks epic"""

[bigbigbrother]

Did anyone see the extended advert tonight??? Everyone is back and Shane Medows is still involved, looks epic"""

yes, looks great. I think they said it is going to start on tuesday night. At last there is gonna be something worth watching on TV.

[Tom]

The producer man was on GMTV with Lorraine with Myleene Klass and said this one is about Lol and not Sean so it will probably be a bit different to the film. The film was really good but I can't bare watching it because of college

[Kerry]

Still makes me laugh seeing Sheffield on the adverts. I'll spend more time pointing out bits in the show than watching whats going on :joker: Ugh, horrible area though. It looks nothing like that now. The flats are stripped bare for redevelopment

[Jords]

1 of the actors looks like BB11 Nathan.

[Kerry]

Funny seeing Eli from Emmerdale. That haircut though :joker:

[King Gizzard]

Did anyone see the extended advert tonight??? Everyone is back and Shane Medows is still involved, looks epic"""


Seeing as he excelled on Skins, can't believe Cook (dunno what his real name is) isnt back and doesnt have a main role

[InOne]

Seeing as he excelled on Skins, can't believe Cook (dunno what his real name is) isnt back and doesnt have a main role

I will need to rewatch the film to spot Cook lol

[Kerry]

I bet they show the film sometime soon

[Chilltown]

Looking forward to it tomorrow night!

[King Gizzard]

I will need to rewatch the film to spot Cook lol

http://www.filmmakermagazine.com/blog/uploaded_images/this_is_england-768544.jpg

[InOne]

http://www.filmmakermagazine.com/blog/uploaded_images/this_is_england-768544.jpg

Ohhhhhh yeah, he looks pretty different D: glad I saw him in that before Skins lol He was in Harry Brown as well

[King Gizzard]

Haha, This Is England is actually on tonight straight after BB

[BB_Eye]

This thing has me confuzzled.
Didn't the black dude die at the end of the original?

[King Gizzard]

This thing has me confuzzled.
Didn't the black dude die at the end of the original?

It was never ever confirmed so they could do what they wanted if they ever made a sequel. He was beat up, even I thought he was dead, but it was a cliffhanger really, to let people make up their own mind (a bit like italian job but thats an awful comparison lol)

[BB_Eye]

It was never ever confirmed so they could do what they wanted if they ever made a sequel. He was beat up, even I thought he was dead, but it was a cliffhanger really, to let people make up their own mind (a bit like italian job but thats an awful comparison lol)
It all looks somewhat contrived. He seemed pretty dead to me. :D

[Iceman]

Love this movie, cant wait for it to be on tonight now :D

[arista]

also on Ch4HD

[Kerry]

Was going to watch the film but think I'm gonna leave it so I don't sit comparing the two too much

[King Gizzard]

The Maytals :love:

[Iceman]

I love the intro :)

[King Gizzard]

I was such a clown and bought braces after watching this

rofl

[Iceman]

I was such a clown and bought braces after watching this

rofl

FAIL hehehe

[Iceman]

"Look at me fooking trousers"

[King Gizzard]

''you're banned''

''and your a mong''

[Iceman]

Lol <3

[Ninastar]

is it gory at all?

[King Gizzard]

One thing that will never hopefully comeback

That dreadful haircut on the girls

[Iceman]

haha yeah god awful, his Mother reminds me of what Deirdre looked like years ago in Coronation Street.

[Ninastar]

those girls were blates all lesbians

[Iceman]

those girls were blates all lesbians

something you know all about :P

[King Gizzard]

That random man in the hat and the glasses rofl

I didnt ever get the point of him/who he was

[Iceman]

I'd say this girl had a dreadful time, filming it!

[Iceman]

"D'ya wanna suck my tits"

[Ninastar]

something you know all about :P

true.


BITCH!!!

[Iceman]

I can see white writing :shocked:

[Ramsay]

hey white boy
give me your pud pud

[Iceman]

I forgot how much I loved this, I hope 86 does it justice

[Ninastar]

"D'ya wanna suck my tits"

later!!!

[Iceman]

This gets good now, one of my favourite parts.

[Iceman]

LOL is back <3

[Iceman]

taht random guy having a dump haha

[King Gizzard]

this has made me well excited for tommorow night xD

[Iceman]

me too! I really think it'll be great, such a great cast too.

[Iceman]

about to kick off!

[Iceman]

Loved that! I'm praying that it's gonna live up to my expectations now.

[King Gizzard]

Danny Dyer, Vinnie Jones who?

Steven Graham is the best hardman I've seen for a while

[Iceman]

Danny Dyer, Vinnie Jones who?

Steven Graham is the best hardman I've seen for a while

Yeah, do you remember him in Top Buzzer, it used to be on MTV a few years back, he's so diverse in the roles he plays, probably one of my favourite actors..

[MTVN]

On in 5 :D

[King Gizzard]

''stickaround for this major television event''

its been hyped up so much

there was even an advertisement for it on the Swiss advertising boards s england

[Tom]

pretty crap so far but 15 minutes in to a 4 part series. Will give it a chance but I could happily switch over right now ...

[Chilltown]

Watching this as we speak!

[Chilltown]

Why are the two older guys who joined the National Front with Combo and acted like genuine *****s hanging with them?

[Jase]

good so far i like it, they even cut the ads at the begining. But tuning out now gonnawatch the rest tomoz

[King Gizzard]

Banjo and Meggie rofl

[King Gizzard]

Why are the two older guys who joined the National Front with Combo and acted like genuine *****s hanging with them?

Combo bottled Banjo at the end and Meggie said he was a freaking lunatic..no surprise they arent still with combo.

[King Gizzard]

Is it me or is that Chris from Skins!?!

[Tom]

Turned off, got really bored of it, its really tedious and is just Shameless set in the 80s. I had really high hopes for it after the film and the hype

[King Gizzard]

I think its brilliant

[LaLaLand]

I'm really enjoying this!!

[Braden]

Lol at...Smell :laugh:

[MTVN]

I'm liking it so far

[LaLaLand]

Creased at the chav guy's voice "WHAT ARE YOU DOING, GINGE!?" in a dead deep sarcastic way rofl

[GypsyGoth]

Who are all the guys on the motorbikes, were they in the first one?

[King Gizzard]

That Chav guy is amazing

[King Gizzard]

Who are all the guys on the motorbikes, were they in the first one?

just new characters

[Chilltown]

Combo bottled Banjo at the end and Meggie said he was a freaking lunatic..no surprise they arent still with combo.

True, I suppose. But if I recall Banjo also wanted to kick the **** out of Milky just because of his race also. Now he's hanging with him and the others. :conf:

[GypsyGoth]

just new characters

Thanks.

[Chilltown]

just new characters

I thought the main one was Harvey from the original?

[King Gizzard]

I thought the main one was Harvey from the original?

Harveys the one whos friends with gadget, the Bikers are the new ones

[MTVN]

Really enoyed that

[King Gizzard]

I thought it was great, and I'm glad it doesnt just carry on with the same issues as in the film

[GypsyGoth]

I thought it was great, and I'm glad it doesnt just carry on with the same issues as in the film

Me too, that was a bit depressing. This seems much more lively and dramatic.

[King Gizzard]

They played the first 1/2 parts at this at some film festival, and was huuuge, thats the main reason its actually got so much publicity and advertising, not just because its a follow up to the film

[Mrluvaluva]

Really enjoyed it. Can't wait for next weeks episode.

[InOne]

Gotta say it was epic! Really love how it's all developing.

[King Gizzard]

Kelly is so fit, didn't realise it in the film

[\PJ/]

Where is Cheryl Cole?

[King Gizzard]

Hopefully kidnapped by somalian pirates so we never have to see her mug again

[MTVN]

Kelly is so fit, didn't realise it in the film

Who's Kelly?

[King Gizzard]

Who's Kelly?

http://media.warp.net/images/gals.jpg

second one in

[King Gizzard]

Does anyone know the song theyve used on the latest ads/at the start of the programme tonight?

[Shardlake]

Does anyone know the song theyve used on the latest ads/at the start of the programme tonight?

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[Shardlake]

The show is going to be sheer class. Nothing even near the quality of last nights episode has been on TV for years.

Kell, Smell and Lol make me wish I was in my twenties in 1986.

Although it doesnt suprise me that some people are slagging it off, some I think were expecting a laugh a minute comedy type thing and would have gotten bored. Like some were expecting the film to be a comedy after the way it opened and who then ended up scared ****less halfway thru :lol:

[King Gizzard]

nah, not that one

I found it eventually

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[Simone.]

One of my favourite films, but I cried my eyes out the first few times I watched it because I thought Milky died, then I saw that outfit and literally screamed "Milky's alive!"

I thought it was really good last night, not as exciting as I thought it would be but they'll be more to come, I'm really looking forward to the return of Combo!

[Shardlake]

nah, not that one

I found it eventually

9g7uumsDDx4

awesome song

such a great soundtrack

[InOne]

Also on one of the adverts it had the end bit from 'Never Had No One Ever' by The Smiths. Just thought I'd let you all know :tongue:

[Braden]

I actully adore Smell and her voice :')

[\PJ/]

yeah but where is Cheryl Cole?

[King Gizzard]

Channel 4's new Shane Meadows drama, This is England '86, made a promising debut with just over 2.5 million viewers last night, Tuesday 7 September.

This is England '86 revisits the lives of the main characters from Meadows's Bafta-winning film This is England three years later and launched last night on the back of significant critical and promotional buzz.

The first instalment of the four-parter averaged 2.542 million viewers and a 14.6% audience share on Channel 4 from 10pm. A further 310,000 (3.5%) watched an hour later on Channel 4 +1.

Channel 4's new drama also encouraging built on the audience inherited from Ultimate Big Brother, which averaged 2.152 million (9.3%, C4+1 473,000/2.7%) from 9pm.

If the C4+1 figure is included, the launch of This is England '86 bettered the debut episodes of Queer As Folk (2.3 million), Teachers (2.5 million), No Angels (2.6 million) and Shameless (2.6 million). All these came before Channel 4 +1 launched.

The drama was 38% up on the average Channel 4 audience for the slot and drew a 31% share of viewing among 16-34 year olds.

Competition last night came from BBC1's 10pm news bulletin (4.455 million/22.2%), Mercury Prize Live on BBC2 (455,000/2.3%), ITV1/ITV1 HD's News at Ten (1.755 million/8.8%) and Channel 5's CSI: NY repeat (1.311 million/7.4%).

[ILoveTRW]

I don't understand why Channel 4 have decided to give Nathan and his family & friend their own reality show :conf:

[BOOSH]

Does anyone know the full song list from the first episode??

[DrunkerThanMoses]

I really liked the first epsiode.

[Jase.]

Not as gripping as I was expecting, but I still really enjoyed it. I'm really excited to see what Combo's going to be doing.

[BOOSH]

Wheyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[King Gizzard]

YLJ6_sGbleg

[Chels]

I watched the first half our last week then fell asleep ¬¬ luckily I got it on Sky+ so I'll have to watch it before tonight's one.

[Ninastar]

I well cant wait for it tonight. felt well bad for lol or w.e the bitch is called last week

[King Gizzard]

Loadsa people I know judged it on the first 5 minutes, where it was fairly comedic. Didn't stick around to see the plot thicken and it being a bit more serious. It's like an 80's version of Skins but I kind of like that

The actings not blatent either so in the actual film it could of passed as a documentary

[InOne]

Yeah, they nalied it I think. It's a great, and it's one of those where it can be pretty funny yet taken seriously at the same time.

[InOne]

10 mins

[seanraff07]

5 mins

[Shardlake]

How gorgeous is Kell

[King Gizzard]

Theyre all a bunch of sluts D:

[Visage]

Loving this programme. I'm a big fan of the film and thought this series might not do it justice, but I am pleased top see it has. It started a little slow last week, but having now watched this weeks episode i fully love the whole story once more.

I'm going to re-watch these again when it's all finished.

[InOne]

Did like the a latest ep a lot. Seemed a little all over the place to say there is only 4 episodes. I mean I like finding out the backgrounds and stuff but want them to get down to business. I have a feeling these last two episodes are gonna be absolutely epic though.

[Ninastar]

there was loadsa sex. None of it was even that hot.

[Mac Hiavellian]

Last night's ep was better than last week's. The show's more of a comedy than a drama like the film.

[Jords]

Watched it last night, was good but not great with parents in the same room... pmsl.

[Visage]

Watched it last night, was good but not great with parents in the same room... pmsl.

Oh that can be awkward at times.

[Mac Hiavellian]

Watched it last night, was good but not great with parents in the same room... pmsl.

You can watch it with my Nan, she's quite liberal. She borrowed my DVD of Teeth once - the horror film where the girl has teeth in her vagina

[InOne]

3rd Episode tonight!

[GypsyGoth]

On in a few minutes :D

[Kerry]

I'll be watching on +1

[MTVN]

The chav guys back :D

[Ramsay]

i love the leader of the chav guys
and i love how chris from skins is just randomly in it haha

[GypsyGoth]

Lol is a bitch.

[Ninastar]

I have to watch it on +1 :'(((

[GypsyGoth]

I have to watch it on +1 :'(((

Did you forget?

[Rob]

Is it any good, i was going to watch it but i missed the first one and haven't got chance to watch any of it?

[Ninastar]

Did you forget?

no i just got back home :')

[GypsyGoth]

Is it any good, i was going to watch it but i missed the first one and haven't got chance to watch any of it?

Yes, I think you can watch parts one and two on 4od. I think it is really good, one of the best shows on tv.

no i just got back home :')

Welcome back :hugesmile:

[Ninastar]

Yes, I think you can watch parts one and two on 4od. I think it is really good, one of the best shows on tv.



Welcome back :hugesmile:

thanks :') had an eventful night. hehe

[InOne]

Jesus, talk about depressing D: Really good though. And Lol is a total bitch

[Snaked Worm]

Absolute genius i love how meadows can have you laughing your head off one moment then have you sat in silence watching something that is heartbreaking just a few minutes later.
That was really powerful stuff tonight just brilliant.

[GypsyGoth]

It was pretty terrifying.

[MTVN]

Lol is a bitch.

Yeah, I felt really sorry for Woody in this episode when he was hoping she would go to the factory with him :sad:

The last episode should be brilliant with Combo back

[InOne]

It's the best thing I've seen on TV in a long time. Shame it's only 4 episodes :(

[Ramsay]

appearantly if its a success there will be another season

[InOne]

Hope so! I'm gonna miss it

[Kerry]

Wow, hard hitting episode

[setanta]

Woke up about 2 hours ago and couldn't get back to sleep so decided to watch one episode. Well, 3 episodes later and what amazed me about the series was how it's remained so faithful to the film and yet it's a real depature in another way, seeing as the film was more of a mood piece which concentrated on tone and atmosphere, while this one has really explored the characters of the original piece in far more detail, developing their relationships and changing attitudes as they emerge, as we all do, from our nostalgic, hazy and rebellious youth to the harsh realities of adult life.

There's more emphasis on every single character because the scene has already been beautifully set, allowing Meadow's to breathe real individual life into each and every person we see on screen. There's more important and cutting dialogue in the series, but that doesn't mean that Meadow's has lost his ability to tell so much with the camera: every shot seems to be laced with meaning and beauty. This is a director who is very aware of how much can be said with just the lens.

Beautifully shot, humouress, evocative and hugely affecting, this really shows what can be achieved on the small screen with the right kind of care given to the source material and, of course, a good dose of creativity. The transition from big screen to small screen seemed effortless; like it was just meant to be.

And the story of domestic abuse, and the scars it leaves on family members was so painfully illustrated in last night's episode that I'm not sure if I'd be able to sit through it again. Hopefully Combo will open a can of whoop ass on him but, then again, the way Meadow's refuses to give us a completely easy watch, throwing curveballs and shocks at will, I'd be very surprised if a nice tidy ending is on the cards.

[Braden]

The rape scene was pretty horrid last night, it made me feel abit upset :|

[Ninastar]

The rape scene was pretty horrid last night, it made me feel abit upset :|

same. It was grim. I felt dirty for not changing it, like I was doing something bad for watching, you know?

[Jords]

The music used in the adverts is so sad.

[Agger]

Combo is back now, he will sort out that dirty rapist once and for all,

One swift headbutt and he will go down like a sack of spuds.

The 3rd instalment is going to be called This is England 90? i think

[Iceman]

Just watched Episode 3..... Harrowing to watch but it's part of the story i suppose.....

On a lighter note Combo :D

[Kerry]

It is tough. By the sounds of it the rape scene got loads of complaints

[Iceman]

It is tough. By the sounds of it the rape scene got loads of complaints

It was yeah, ive never been laughing so hard one minute and then shocked the next, it wasnt very graphic just more shocking and really awkward to watch....

[King Gizzard]

The fact they kept showing it was the awkward/awful part. We don't need to see it all just that we know its happening. Probably should of just had the sound and not the image.

[Kerry]

I felt awkward even in the company of adults. I agree it could have been portrayed differently. Not so prolonged. I'm no prude but it was upsetting

[Iceman]

I think it was to make a statement whilst still keeping the story going, I wouldnt watch it again though.

[Tom4784]

It was an horrific scene, very difficult to watch.

The series as a whole has been brilliant though.

[Iceman]

It was an horrific scene, very difficult to watch.

The series as a whole has been brilliant though.

Yeah its been brilliant, really surpassed my expectations. The thing with Combo now should be good.

[Kerry]

I hate violence but I've never wanted anything more against that rapist twat

[Ninastar]

I think that someone is going to die in the last episode. cause in the preview you see


Lol's dad trying to choke someone. I think it could be Lol, her sister or their friend that he raped that he kill's/tries to kill.

[Iceman]

spoiler fail!

[setanta]

Oh, there'll defo be a death or two. Trying to think of how I'd write it myself. You know, there's a part of me that thinks Lol -that's her name, right - might end up killing whoever attacks her Dad, just to emphasize the harrowing nature of abuse within the family and how it destroys people.

[Ramsay]

i would love if combo kills lol's dad
would be so great haha

[Ninastar]

I fail at life :'(

[Iceman]

Can't wait for this..... I hope the ending is good and can leave it open for "this is England 88" LOL

[Miss Ivy Balls]

This is one of the most shocking movies I have ever watched. The actual movie, not the episodes after.

It was just horrific. The racism, and the scene where he beat the crap out of that bloke when that little lad was pleading with him to stop.

[Miss Ivy Balls]

*Bump....Post problem*

[Ninastar]

I cant wait either. I dont think its gunna be a happy ending though

[Miss Ivy Balls]

I haven't paid a massive interest in it, except for the first thing that was one which was like film length.

Then you've had the 1 hour episodes. I don't know what the difference is. Did the rape happen in the film or the 1 hour sequels?

[Ramsay]

This Is Ireland 10
you heard it here first:)

[Ninastar]

In the sequels, thomas

[Iceman]

Bumpage to remind people :)

[InOne]

If you thought last weeks episode was dark, think we're in for a bumpy ride with this one.

[Iceman]

I can't wait I dont mind the dark bits so long as it keeps to a good story.....

[Mrluvaluva]

Really looking forward to tonights episode. It has got better each week for me.

[Kerry]

I missed the first, half watched the second, fully watched last weeks and will be watching tonight, albeit on C4+1 I think

[MTVN]

I can't wait I dont mind the dark bits so long as it keeps to a good story.....

Yeah the same with me, really looking forward to tonights :)

[Chilltown]

Does anyone have a live C4 stream where I could watch this?

[Iceman]

On now

[Kerry]

Does anyone have a live C4 stream where I could watch this?

It's on Channel 4OD if you can get that? But I don't think tonights will be up until at least midnight

[Iceman]

I hope he doesnt go near her now :(

[Chilltown]

It's on Channel 4OD if you can get that? But I don't think tonights will be up until at least midnight

Is it viewable for those in the USA?

[Kerry]

Is it viewable for those in the USA?

Not sure I'm afraid

http://www.channel4.com/programmes/4od

[Iceman]

I felt so sorry for Combo there :(

[Ninastar]

same. and Im scared for that girl that got raped. im scared he goes back to the house and sees her there

[setanta]

Jaysus, I'm not fit for this at all.

[Ninastar]

oh my god.

[Ramsay]

YES!!
go on lol!!

[GypsyGoth]

Wow! That is really cool of him.

[Ninastar]

this is a really dark episode. D:

[Ramsay]

nooo combo nooo:(

[King Gizzard]

the two times i put the show on, last week during the rape scene, this week when shes beating him with a hammer D:

[Iceman]

Jesus I thought last weeks was bad. At least this gives Combo the redemption, Milky will forgive him because he helped Lol. I reckon theres gonna be a curveball at the end with something??? maybe another death just to throw us off completely?

[King Gizzard]

What did combo do? I thought he would be dead by now

[GypsyGoth]

What did combo do? I thought he would be dead by now

He made it look like he had killed the sick ****. So he went to prison instead of Lol.

[Iceman]

I thought it ended perfectly, Combo got his redemption and he only does Manslaughter........which was what back in the 80's (anyone know)? leaves it open for a return....

[billy123]

The best thing on british tv for years.

[Iceman]

the best thing on british tv for years.

fact

[Mrluvaluva]

Fantastic viewing. I loved the way there is no need for dialogue in various parts. Very compelling.

[Ramsay]

is it weird whenever i see that someone has typed lol i automatically think of the character lol XD

[Iceman]

Fantastic viewing. I loved the way there is no need for dialogue in various parts. Very compelling.

Yeah it added to it a lot doing that.

[MTVN]

I thought it ended perfectly, Combo got his redemption and he only does Manslaughter........which was what back in the 80's (anyone know)? leaves it open for a return....

Not sure but I reckon he could be out within 5 years if he behaves himself, which he promised to do.

Tonights episode was brilliant. Presumably Lol told Woody and thats why the 5 of them were sitting around together at the end there? Would have liked to see some of the other stories tied up quickly though - Gadget & Kel, Megy and his son etc.

One thing though, surely Lol could easily claim self-defence, there was evidence that he had tried to rape her and that he had injured her, and then there's the fact that he raped Trev. Would she have still gone to jail?

[InOne]

What an episode!!! And the way Lol was told as well, made it even more chilling! Didn't expect her to be the one to fight her Dad full on but it was quite brutal. Glad Combo did the right thing as well. Best thing I've seen on TV in a long long time

[Iceman]

Not sure but I reckon he could be out within 5 years if he behaves himself, which he promised to do.

Tonights episode was brilliant. Presumably Lol told Woody and thats why the 5 of them were sitting around together at the end there? Would have liked to see some of the other stories tied up quickly though - Gadget & Kel, Megy and his son etc.

One thing though, surely Lol could easily claim self-defence, there was evidence that he had tried to rape her and that he had injured her, and then there's the fact that he raped Trev. Would she have still gone to jail?

Im not sure about the self defence, what was forensics like back then, we cant think of what would happen now....we really need someone who was a cop from the 80's!!

Also the stories you mentioned are all ways for it to comeback :D

[MTVN]

Im not sure about the self defence, what was forensics like back then, we cant think of what would happen now....we really need someone who was a cop from the 80's!!

Also the stories you mentioned are all ways for it to comeback :D

Yeah I suppose so, would have been a lot different back then.

That's ture :hugesmile: Has there been rumours of another series? They definitely could do it, there's still plenty of life left in the show imo.

[Ithinkiloveyoutoo]

Only watched the film. Never tuned in for the series but I tuned in today. Gripping scene with the girl and her father. So sad to think that there are actually people out there like him.

I think I need to watch the episodes I missed.

[Iceman]

Yeah I suppose so, would have been a lot different back then.

That's ture :hugesmile: Has there been rumours of another series? They definitely could do it, there's still plenty of life left in the show imo.

Well theyve said if it is a success they will bring ti back, theyve said they have more to tell so heres hoping for This Is England 90??????????

[setanta]

Not sure but I reckon he could be out within 5 years if he behaves himself, which he promised to do.

Tonights episode was brilliant. Presumably Lol told Woody and thats why the 5 of them were sitting around together at the end there? Would have liked to see some of the other stories tied up quickly though - Gadget & Kel, Megy and his son etc.

One thing though, surely Lol could easily claim self-defence, there was evidence that he had tried to rape her and that he had injured her, and then there's the fact that he raped Trev. Would she have still gone to jail?

I honestly doubt that anything was said about his rape of Trev because Lol swore she wouldn't reveal anything of it, which is odd because surely the evidence of Trev's rape would have helped in Combo's defense? Yeah, so there's a few loose ends that hopefully they can sort out in the next series. And come on, after the quality of this one there's bound to be others, right?

[Kerry]

Well that made me cry.....

[MTVN]

Well theyve said if it is a success they will bring ti back, theyve said they have more to tell so heres hoping for This Is England 90??????????

Yeah, I can definitely see it happening :D

I honestly doubt that anything was said about his rape of Trev because Lol swore she wouldn't reveal anything of it, which is odd because surely the evidence of Trev's rape would have helped in Combo's defense? Yeah, so there's a few loose ends that hopefully they can sort out in the next series. And come on, after the quality of this one there's bound to be others, right?

Hmm yeah I'm a bit confused at that part. The fact that it was those 5 - Lol, Milky, Woody, Kel and Trev - sitting together kind of made me think that those were the 5 people who knew about her dad. Although I'm not sure if that was intentional on their part, as in they'd all agreed to meet, because otherwise it would have to be explained why Trev was there and how Milky knew. :conf:

[setanta]

Kel is Lol sis, right? yeah, I have a feeling that Trev's experiences weren't discussed at all, and that Lol is the only one who's privy to them.

[MTVN]

Kel is Lol sis, right? yeah, I have a feeling that Trev's experiences weren't discussed at all, and that Lol is the only one who's privy to them.

Yeah she is. If thats true then it seems strange that those five were sitting together listening to the radio very solemnly, with Kel crying on Lol's shoulder, while everyone else was getting pissed down the pub. Seemed to make me think that she'd disclosed her secret to all of them but maybe not.

[setanta]

Yeah she is. If thats true then it seems strange that those five were sitting together listening to the radio very solemnly, with Kel crying on Lol's shoulder, while everyone else was getting pissed down the pub. Seemed to make me think that she'd disclosed her secret to all of them but maybe not.

I honestly don't think that Trev would have said anything. That's my own opinion of course.

[Iceman]

meadows has already indicated that any future this is england series will be set at 4-year intervals to coincide with each world cup tournament. As far as i’m concerned, that’s a price worth paying to have woody & co. Back on our screens at some point in the future.

:D

so happy about that

[Ramsay]

so another 4 years till the next one?:bawling:

[Chilltown]

After that, I can't bare another 4 year wait :( But it's still good to know that something is on the way. Fantastic series. Absolutely brilliant.

[Iceman]

I dont mind waiting so long as the quality of the series isn't ruined.

[MTVN]

Ah bit of shame the next one wont be until 2014 but if it's as good as this series I'm happy to wait :hugesmile:

[InOne]

Long wait, but will be worth it after the epicness of 86

[NettoSuperstar!]

Wows what a good series...hope they do another, damn fine

[Tom4784]

It was a great series, harrowing in places but brilliant, I hope it wins a lot of awards and the actors get a lot of recognition, especially the one who played Lol.

[InOne]

It was a great series, harrowing in places but brilliant, I hope it wins a lot of awards and the actors get a lot of recognition, especially the one who played Lol.

Yeah thought the one who played Lol was a really good actress. Especially in the last 2 episodes.

[Ramsay]

i wish combo was in it from the start tho:(

[LidlSistA]

'let me do a good thing' had me in bits

[InOne]

This is being repeated on E4 again now.

Anyone know if it's coming to DVD or already has?

[Iceman]

This is being repeated on E4 again now.

Anyone know if it's coming to DVD or already has?

already has I got the boxset of movie and this only €8 in HMV so i dont know what that is in £££?