G.B.H.
Series Overview
GBH was a seven-part British television drama written by Alan Bleasdale shown in the summer of 1991 on Channel 4. The protagonists were Michael Murray, the Militant tendency-supporting Labour leader of a city council in the North of England and Jim Nelson, the headmaster of a school for disturbed children. The series was controversial partly because Murray appeared to be based on Derek Hatton, former Deputy Leader of Liverpool City Council — in an interview in the G.B.H. DVD Bleasdale recounts an accidental meeting with Hatton before the series, who indicates that he has caught wind of Bleasdale's intentions but does not mind as long as the actor playing him is "handsome". In normal parlance, the initials "GBH" refer to the criminal charge of grievous bodily harm - however, the actual intent of the letters is that it is supposed to stand for Great British Holiday.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 7 Episodes
81 min per episode
1991 – 1991
Premiered: Thu, Jun 6, 1991
Alan BleasdaleLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 7: “Over and Out”
Friday is the day designated for the showdown. Michael has had the local Labour Party meeting called to have Jim Nelson removed from membership; Lou Barnes has decreed this same day for Michael Murray's destruction.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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"G.B.H." trailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-03-10
Cast & Creators
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Michael Palin
Jim Nelson
Robert Lindsay
Michael Murray
Lindsay Duncan
Barbara Douglas
Julie Walters
Mrs. Murray
Dearbhla Molloy
Laura Nelson
Tom Georgeson
Lou Barnes
Andrew Schofield
Peter Grenville
Alan Igbon
Teddy
Michael Angelis
Martin Niarchos
David Ross
Mr Weller
Philip Whitchurch
Franky Murray
Daniel Massey
Grosvenor
Jane Danson
Eileen Critchley
Peter-Hugo Daly
Bubbles McGuire
Paul Daneman
Mervyn Sloan
Bill Stewart
Geoff
Julia St. John
Diane Niarchos
Gareth Tudor Price
Richard Grenville
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Young
Alan Bleasdale
Elvis Costello
Alan Bleasdale, David E. Jones, Verity Lambert
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Robert Young
Director
Alan Bleasdale
Writer
Alan Bleasdale
Producer
David E. Jones
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About G.B.H.
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What is G.B.H. about?
GBH was a seven-part British television drama written by Alan Bleasdale shown in the summer of 1991 on Channel 4. The protagonists were Michael Murray, the Militant tendency-supporting Labour leader of a city council in the North of England and Jim Nelson, the headmaster of a school for disturbed children. The series was controversial partly because Murray appeared to be based on Derek Hatton, former Deputy Leader of Liverpool City Council — in an interview in the G.B.H. DVD Bleasdale recounts an accidental meeting with Hatton before the series, who indicates that he has caught wind of Bleasdale's intentions but does not mind as long as the actor playing him is "handsome". In normal parlance, the initials "GBH" refer to the criminal charge of grievous bodily harm - however, the actual intent of the letters is that it is supposed to stand for Great British Holiday.
How many seasons does G.B.H. have?
G.B.H. comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in G.B.H.?
Key cast members in G.B.H. include Michael Palin, Robert Lindsay, Lindsay Duncan, Julie Walters, Dearbhla Molloy.
Who created or directed G.B.H.?
G.B.H. was developed and directed by Robert Young.