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Boys from the Blackstuff

In 1980s Britain, a group of five unemployed men struggle to find work amidst economic turmoil under Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's leadership, driven to desperation by their circumstances.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Jobs for the Boys

1. Jobs for the Boys

Aired: Oct 10, 1982

The group of Chrissie, Dixie, Yosser, Loggo, and George arrives at Malloy's w...

Episode 2 Moonlighter

2. Moonlighter

Aired: Oct 17, 1982

Dixie's late-night job at the docks sets off a chain of electrifying events.

Episode 3 Shop Thy Neighbour

3. Shop Thy Neighbour

Aired: Oct 24, 1982

Financial struggles and Department of Education investigations take a devasta...

Episode 4 Yosser's Story

4. Yosser's Story

Aired: Oct 31, 1982

As Yosser's family struggles to survive, his desperation to provide for them ...

Episode 5 George's Last Ride

5. George's Last Ride

Aired: Nov 6, 1982

George Malone is transported back to his youthful days of idealism and politi...

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Info about Boys from the Blackstuff

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Drama