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.
Director: Tom Harper, Shane Meadows
Producer: Derrin Schlesinger, Libby Durdy, Rebekah Wray-Rogers, Mark Herbert
Writer: Shane Meadows, Jack Thorne
Richard 'Woody' Woodford
Lol
Combo
Shaun
Gadget
Milky
Kelly
Trev
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6 episodes
A story about a troubled boy growing up in England, set in 1983. He comes across a few skinheads on his way home from school, after a fight. They become his new best friends even like family. Based on experiences of director Shane Meadows.
Runtime: 48 minBehind the scenes featurette for "This Is England '86"
Runtime: 10 minOuttakes from "This Is England '86"
Runtime: 7 minDeleted scenes from "This Is England '86"
Runtime: 12 minPhoto gallery montage for "This Is England '86"
Runtime: 3 minMenu art for "This Is England '86" Blu-Ray
Runtime: 1 minOn his own again after the gang was broken up by Combo's terrifying acts of violence, hapless Shaun is a magnet for trouble. Then a chance encounter reunites him with Woody, Lol, Smell and the others and soon the past is forgotten. The gang are back together and they're all looking for love, a laugh, a job and something that resembles a future.
4 episodes
Shaun is about to leave school and enter the adult world. All he wants to do is enjoy his freedom while he still can, but his mother and the local bullies have other ideas. Meanwhile, Woody and Lol nervously anticipate their wedding, but one of them is getting cold feet - before a medical emergency places the big day in jeopardy.
Runtime: 48 minWith Shaun firmly back with his old gang, life appears good, but trouble brews among his friends. With Milky and Woody competing for her affections, Lol returns home to find her father has resurfaced. Meanwhile, Gadget harbours an unrequited love for Kelly, and Cynth continues to pursue a relationship with Mr Sandhu, much to her son's distaste.
Runtime: 48 minShaun faces life on the streets after he rejects his mother, and Lol's troubles are compounded when her father Mick reveals his true colours. Meanwhile, a game of football at the park descends into chaos, Meggy comes close to meeting the son he never knew he had, and a familiar face returns to the fold.
Runtime: 48 minAfter 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.
Runtime: 48 minThis is England '86 | September 7th | Channel 4