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Jobs for the Boys

Drama series about life in recession-hit Britain in the Thatcher era. Chrissie, Dixie, Yosser, Loggo and George sign on before heading off to work for Malloy.

Alan Bleasdale's acclaimed drama series - following on from his play The Black Stuff - is an astute social commentary about life in recession-hit Britain in the Thatcher era.

Chrissie, Dixie, Yosser, Loggo and George sign on at the benefit office before heading off for some short-term work for the builder Malloy. The conversion job turns out to be the future new offices of the DHSS. Unfortunately, DHSS officials Moss and Lawton suspect their scam and are determined to catch them in the act. Ineptitude on several sides, however, leads to tragedy.

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Wed 29 May 2024 22:10

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Credits

Role Contributor
Chrissie Todd Michael Angelis
Loggo Logmond Alan Igbon
Yosser Hughes Bernard Hill
George Malone Peter Kerrigan
Dixie Dean Tom Georgeson
Kevin Dean Gary Bleasdale
Donald Moss David Ross
Lawton David Neilson
Jean Gilly Coman
Jason Hughes Timothy Bleasdale
Anna Marie Hughes Tamana Bleasdale
Dustin Hughes Jamie Bleasdale
Director Philip Saville
Writer Alan Bleasdale
Producer Michael Wearing

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