This Is England '86
Series Overview
It's 1986 - the year Maradona ends England's World Cup dreams in Mexico; the year Top Gun is the highest grossing film; the year over 3.4 million Brits are unemployed and the year Shaun is leaving school.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
185 min per episode
2010 – 2010
Premiered: Tue, Sep 7, 2010
Shane MeadowsLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Episode 4”
After waking, Combo informs Shaun and Smell that his mother is dying. Shaun takes him to see his mother, but when they get there they discover she has already died. Combo says goodbye to his mother's body.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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This is England '86 | September 7th | Channel 4Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-09-02
Cast & Creators
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Joseph Gilgun
Richard 'Woody' Woodford
Vicky McClure
Lol
Stephen Graham
Combo
Thomas Turgoose
Shaun
Andrew Ellis
Gadget
Andrew Shim
Milky
Chanel Cresswell
Kelly
Danielle Watson
Trev
George Newton
Banjo
Hannah Walters
Trudy
Jo Hartley
Cynth
Johnny Harris
Mick
Katherine Dow Blyton
Chrissy
Michael Socha
Harvey
Perry Benson
Meggy
Rosamund Hanson
Smell
Georgia May Foote
Gemma
Kriss Dosanjh
Mr. Sandhu
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shane Meadows, Tom Harper
Shane Meadows, Jack Thorne
Danny Cohen
Mark Eckersley
Jack Thorne, Mark Herbert, Rebekah Wray-Rogers, Derrin Schlesinger, Libby Durdy
Department Leadership Roster
Shane Meadows
Director
Danny Cohen
Director of Photography
Mark Eckersley
Editor
Tom Harper
Director
Shane Meadows
Writer
Jack Thorne
Writer
Mark Herbert
Producer
Rebekah Wray-Rogers
Producer
Derrin Schlesinger
Producer
Libby Durdy
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
18+ Restricted to Adults.
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What is This Is England '86 about?
It's 1986 - the year Maradona ends England's World Cup dreams in Mexico; the year Top Gun is the highest grossing film; the year over 3.4 million Brits are unemployed and the year Shaun is leaving school.
How many seasons does This Is England '86 have?
This Is England '86 comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in This Is England '86?
Key cast members in This Is England '86 include Joseph Gilgun, Vicky McClure, Stephen Graham, Thomas Turgoose, Andrew Ellis.
Who created or directed This Is England '86?
This Is England '86 was developed and directed by Shane Meadows, Tom Harper.