This was a must watch series for me when it was first on television.
So much of it resonated with me as, the issues portrayed, featured heavily in my lifetime. The three day week, the miners strikes and the Thatcher years, in particular. What's more, even though relatively young for most of the years covered by the series, and being a Londoner, I was acutely aware of the injustices of those times; frankly it was miserable.
The performances, the script and the story telling were excellent.
People still talk about how good the series was , it truly was landmark television.
I have just rewatched the series. My goodness, it seems even more brilliant today.
As an aside, it seems that both the major political parties are just as bad now as they were then; nothing really changes.
Strangely, I was not that interested in Geordie's storyline the first time around, but this time I was riveted and often in tears.
The choice of music also resonated more this time around.
The other factor is seeing how well these actors have done since.
Just brilliant TV.
So much of it resonated with me as, the issues portrayed, featured heavily in my lifetime. The three day week, the miners strikes and the Thatcher years, in particular. What's more, even though relatively young for most of the years covered by the series, and being a Londoner, I was acutely aware of the injustices of those times; frankly it was miserable.
The performances, the script and the story telling were excellent.
People still talk about how good the series was , it truly was landmark television.
I have just rewatched the series. My goodness, it seems even more brilliant today.
As an aside, it seems that both the major political parties are just as bad now as they were then; nothing really changes.
Strangely, I was not that interested in Geordie's storyline the first time around, but this time I was riveted and often in tears.
The choice of music also resonated more this time around.
The other factor is seeing how well these actors have done since.
Just brilliant TV.