This is England 1986

[Bbbananas]

I'm surprised no-one has put on here just how tremendous a series this one has been. I bet it doesn't get a mention at any award ceremonies though?

[ummmm]

It was good wasn't it. I didn't expect much because I thought the film was crap...I was impressed.

[Bbbananas]

I thought the film was ok - but this was better. Along the lines of Shameless, but without so much humour.

[jaydj]

any programe that makes me laugh/cry/sing/shout at the telly is pretty amazing in my book.....and this did

[ruthandsam]

Excellent series with quality acting if not depressingly dark! I never got to see the film though.

[chelle7272]

Yes I agree definately better than the film. I thought it was excellent, but as you say I doubt it will be recognised by any awards.

[36TEAK36]

I did not see the film, but thought the series was excellent.

The only bit that I was confused about is I had no idea who Combo was, or why he would go to Prison for what Lol did to her Father.

[ummmm]

Combo was in the film. He was racist and beat the crap out of Milky...that's where Milky's scar comes from. I actually thought he'd killed him...

[36TEAK36]

Cheers ummmm, I did wonder where the scar came from.

[quizzywig]

I didn't watch it - had an early night but Mr Q did and he thought it was very good. Wish I'd stayed up now.

[pastafreak]

I am surprised no one thought much of the film...I certainly thought it was excellent. I did not expect the series to live up to it..in fact-the first episode seemed a bit frivolous in comparison. But it built up quickly in its intensity-a brilliant series,and I'd love to see more.