This Is England '88
Series Overview
Set during Christmas 1988, Lol is haunted by the devastating events that took place two and a half years before. She and Woody both find themselves struggling to cope with their lives without each other after he leaves the gang. Lol is carrying the burden of her guilt, whilst Woody is trying to build a domestic life with a new girlfriend and a potential promotion at work. Shaun has started drama college and, although still in a relationship with Smell, he has grown close to a girl performing in his Christmas play.
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
50 min per episode
2011 – 2011
Premiered: Tue, Dec 13, 2011
Shane MeadowsLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Episode 3”
On Christmas Day the gang are getting merry until they bump into Woody and Jennifer. Shaun's messed up big style and it's hit him hard. Lol struggles to find some peace.
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This is England '88 | December | Channel 4Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-11-29
Cast & Creators
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Thomas Turgoose
Shaun Fields
Vicky McClure
Lol
Joseph Gilgun
Richard 'Woody' Woodford
Andrew Shim
Michael 'Milky'
Rosamund Hanson
Smell
Danielle Watson
Trev
Michael Socha
Harvey
Chanel Cresswell
Kelly
Andrew Ellis
Gadget
Stephen Graham
Combo
George Newton
Banjo
Johnny Harris
Mick
Jo Hartley
Cynth
Charlotte Tyree
Fay
Kriss Dosanjh
Mr. Sandhu
Helen Behan
Helen
Stacey Sampson
Jennifer
Steve Brody
Richard
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shane Meadows
Shane Meadows, Jack Thorne
Danny Cohen
Alastair Reid
Mark Herbert
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Herbert
Producer
Shane Meadows
Director
Shane Meadows
Writer
Jack Thorne
Writer
Danny Cohen
Director of Photography
Jane Levick
Production Design
Alastair Reid
Editor
Charlotte Walter
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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18: Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is This Is England '88 about?
Set during Christmas 1988, Lol is haunted by the devastating events that took place two and a half years before. She and Woody both find themselves struggling to cope with their lives without each other after he leaves the gang. Lol is carrying the burden of her guilt, whilst Woody is trying to build a domestic life with a new girlfriend and a potential promotion at work. Shaun has started drama college and, although still in a relationship with Smell, he has grown close to a girl performing in his Christmas play.
How many seasons does This Is England '88 have?
This Is England '88 comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in This Is England '88?
Key cast members in This Is England '88 include Thomas Turgoose, Vicky McClure, Joseph Gilgun, Andrew Shim, Rosamund Hanson.
Who created or directed This Is England '88?
This Is England '88 was developed and directed by Shane Meadows.