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This Is England '88
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.
Status
Ended
Created By
Shane Meadows
Network
Channel 4
Seasons & Episodes

Miniseries
Episodes

Episode 1
It's December 23 but life isn't looking festive for some. Lol's struggling to cope with new responsibilities and past haunts. Woody has a new girlfriend. She's lovely, but the polar opposite of Lol.

Episode 2
It's Christmas Eve and Woody's been offered a promotion at work. Lol pays a visit to Combo in prison. Shaun takes centre stage for his acting debut and, in true style, the gang all attend.

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.
Top Cast

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




