TV This is England 86

[Marc]

Anyone watching it? Thoughts?

 

[MYstIC G]

Yes. Funny as fuck. Especially the old "raise your piss bag" celebration.

 

[Marc]

Yes. Funny as fuck. Especially the old "raise your piss bag" celebration.

I lold at that too

 

[MYstIC G]

This Is England '86 - 4oD - Channel 4

For anyone who may be wondering wtf we're on about.

 

[Marc]

I read somewhere that Combo will be making an appearance at some point. Hope so, I think Stephen Graham is quality

 

[MYstIC G]

He was in the run up trailer adverts, so yes, he should be about!

 

[Wazzerphuk]

Not watched yet, but it's on the list. The film was ace and this hasn't been rushed together, it actually adds a lot.

 

[Jupitus]

Fancied it, but was thinking you might need to watch the film first... true or false?

 

[Marc]

Fancied it, but was thinking you might need to watch the film first... true or false?

I would do personally, just because its an awesome film

 

[yaruar]

I would do personally, just because its an awesome film

Second that, it's an amazing film. I'd recommend Dead Mans Shoes as well.

 

[Wazzerphuk]

When you watch it be prepared for child acting genius.

 

[MYstIC G]

If you don't watch the film first much of what's happening will be lost to you.

 

[Fast]

Great so far, funny in parts but also pretty damn dark just like the film.

If your expecting something akin to Shameless, it's not. This is England this is real.

 

[Tom]

I'm looking forward to watching this. Made in England is a fantastic film, I'll never forget his line "I'm wearing these for a bet, what's your excuse?"

 

[Debaser]

Great so far, funny in parts but also pretty damn dark just like the film.

If your expecting something akin to Shameless, it's not. This is England this is real.

It could be called, 'This is Shameless '86'

Lacks the bite and tone of the film. Second episode was an improvement though.

 

[old.Osy]

I got curious and poked about for the movie and 2 episodes.

The movie is just so dark and gritty - and yes, child acting genius, as someone said.

The two episodes share the darkness, but they do come across as a bit more light-hearted than the movie.

Overall, very nice find, thanks guys.

 

[yaruar]

It seems to be a slow build, quite like the films tbh, although spread over 4 odd hours the first couple of episodes were going to be all about character building, especially as they have to build back story for all the gang and make them less one dimensional. I suspect it's all going to get a bit hectic in the next one and explode in the final episode.

 

[ilaya]

omg... its suddenly went very serious... incredible prog and judging by the trailer for next week... very violent.

but this time its deserved

 

[MYstIC G]

Lame that Combo turned up in the last 5 minutes, totally lame.

 

[Marc]

3rd episode was fantastic!

Says Combo will do something heroic in the last episode. Wonder what that will be......

 

[Bym]

Agree, just watched it now and it really was brilliant! Although I watched the last few mins from behind a cushion (eww).....can't want to see what happens to the dirty git next episode!

 

[Sparx]

"Your all in the dangerzone, but im here for ginge"

The scooter gang are brilliant haha

 

[Lamp]

I thought it was shit TBH. Can't see what the fuss is about. Its just another Shameless clone. And yes, I have seen the film, and no, I didn't think it was that memorable. Still, people seem to like it. People think Britain's Got Talent & the X Factor & Big Brother are awesome as well.

 

[throdgrain]

I watched the film, it reminded me of when I was a kid

 

[old.Osy]

I thought it was shit TBH. Can't see what the fuss is about. Its just another Shameless clone. And yes, I have seen the film, and no, I didn't think it was that memorable. Still, people seem to like it. People think Britain's Got Talent & the X Factor & Big Brother are awesome as well.

Maybe for you it's like that - I think it's brilliant. It's like a looking glass onto a former Britain, and the acting is really, really good.

(no, i don't think Britain's got Talent and X Factor are awesome)

 

[Jupitus]

Ok guys - bought the film at Sainsburys for £4 today so gonna watch tonight

 

[ilaya]

series was superb from start to finish. british drama at it finest.

 

[MYstIC G]

It was good but I thought the finale was a bit of a letdown to be honest. The bits with Combo just made no fucking sense.

 

[Sparx]

Was amazing and im Scottish lol

Milky slapping everyone to wake them up had me giggling

 

[Marc]

I thought it was shit TBH. Can't see what the fuss is about. Its just another Shameless clone. And yes, I have seen the film, and no, I didn't think it was that memorable. Still, people seem to like it. People think Britain's Got Talent & the X Factor & Big Brother are awesome as well.

except its nothing like shameless