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Greatest TV British dramas (mini-series)
The Lakes : Complete BBC Series 1 & 2 [1994] [1997]The Lakes : Complete BBC Series 1 & 2 [1994] [1997]
Buy new: £11.98 / Used from: £10.00
All aspects of a great drama have been used. The intrigue and twists are there to the end. Along with "Cracker" Jimmy Mcgovern wins again
The Singing Detective [1986]The Singing Detective [1986]
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This drama /musical was the second Dennis Potter mini series to reach high acclaim. fantastic acting by Michael Gambon and wonderful directing
Conviction : Complete BBC SeriesConviction : Complete BBC Series
Buy used from: £14.99
This may not be in every ones list, but it had me watching intensely to the end, unbelievable tightness throughout and brilliant performances by all actors especially Ian Pulston-Davies,
Edge Of Darkness - The Complete Series [1985]Edge Of Darkness - The Complete Series [1985]
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This was the first of the modern day political thrillers to have a great impact. winner of BAFTA drama series and actor ( the great Bob Peck)
BlackpoolBlackpool
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Blackpool had to be in this list even though you might say musical/comedy/drama. The best of the modern day mini-series David Morrisey was born to play this part
Our Friends In The North (4 Disc Set) [1996]Our Friends In The North (4 Disc Set) [1996]
Buy new: £39.98 / Used from: £35.98
I only saw this DVD recently and thoroughly enjoyed it. This really is an epic drama with fantastic interwoven stories(brilliant acting throughout)
Boys from the Blackstuff [1989]Boys from the Blackstuff [1989]
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Alan Bleasdales best, very heavy and gripping. You are with Yosser and company every inch of the way. brilliant but a bit of a downer
Pennies From Heaven [1978]Pennies From Heaven [1978]
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So original in it's day, my favourite drama up to 1978. fantastic story by Dennis Potter, unfortunately has been dated unlike The singing detective
State Of Play : Complete BBC Series 1 [2003]State Of Play : Complete BBC Series 1 [2003]
Buy new: £7.98 / Used from: £7.19
David Morrissey, Bill Nighy,John Simms and written by Paul Abbott, that says it all. A gripping tense conspiracy thriller
Shooting The Past (BBC) [1999]Shooting The Past (BBC) [1999]
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Stephen Poiakoff's best! wonderful performances by Timothy Spall and Lindsay Duncan, beautiful images and story
FunlandFunland
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Fantastic black comedy/drama, with exceptional acting again from Ian Pulston-Davies, Sarah Smart and co. This could only have worked in Blackpool
This Life: Complete BBC Series 1 & 2This Life: Complete BBC Series 1 & 2
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A bit longer than a mini series, but what a great series, shame about +10, they had 10 years to get it right.
Life On Mars : Complete BBC Series 1 [2006]Life On Mars : Complete BBC Series 1 [2006]
Buy new: £13.98 / Used from: £11.96
Great series, John Simms and Phil Glenister are perfect. What about the 1970's, great music, horrible fashion and coppers to deal with the riff raff
Bodies : The Complete BBC Collection Box Set [2004]Bodies : The Complete BBC Collection Box Set [2004]
Buy used from: £31.52
Brilliant hospital series, great performances by all. Hard hitting in your face TV.