How about this one for starters

Letter to Brezhnev (1985) The film is set in Modern day working class Liverpool, where two friends Teresa (the one and only Margi Clarke) and Elaine (Alexandra Pigg) hit the town one night and meet two Russian Sailors. Elaine falls head over heels in love and when the sailors set sail Elaine writes a letter to president Brezhnev of Russia regarding her love and the need to see him again as she believes she is being prevented by the British authorities. It is not however a soppy love story, fast paced and again quite true to working class life in Britain in the 1980's. A Film Four production again, who have made the best low budget British Films of the last twenty years.

http://www.imdb.com/

I love the film No Surrender, plus Dancing Through The Dark portrays a very depreese Liverpool just before the bubble stops in town were demolished. Our Day Out is up there too.

I'd have said No Surrender myself but going off big time and shooters are good.

I'd have said No Surrender myself but going off big time and shooters are good.

Two I've never watched but wanted too.

It has got to be Letter to Brezhnev for me, I know that film word for word!

My uncle was in that too, dancing in the State Ballrooms with his ***** mate (who is now Lady Sian for all us Garlands heads ;))

Millions was good. Although not strictly a Liverpool film, most was shot here. :)

Two I've never watched but wanted too.

They're both excellent make sure you get to see them.:)

Yellow Submarine

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Out now on DVD if you've never seen it get it now it's a classic.:celb (23):

One summer for me defined the period plus my childhood. Everyone was looking to escape werent they? :rolleyes:

http://one-summer.tv83.net/

Loved it, that plus 'Our Day Out', - almost identical to my experiences on school trips.

I remember our day out it was also one of my favourites as you say they defined our generation,five 50 minute episodes for £16 that's got to be worth it hasn't it.:celb (6):

It's mad to think this was David Morrisseys first TV appearence and now he's just co starred along side Sharon Stone in Basic Instinct 2,which reminds me why isn't David in our famous scouser section?:surprised

It has to be 'Boys from the Black Stuff' for me.

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Let's face it they were all great we were never off the telly.:PDT_Aliboronz_24:

It's mad to think this was David Morrisseys first TV appearence and now he's just co starred along side Sharon Stone in Basic Instinct 2,which reminds me why isn't David in our famous scouser section?:surprised

He is I think....

He is I think....

He was probably on your old site before you got hacked but I can't see him there now.:)

He was probably on your old site before you got hacked but I can't see him there now.:)

Thats probably correct, I added him when he was originally in that Blackpool series.

We should add him again :celb (6):

It looks like you can also get a copy of "our day out" from this website that specialises in finding rare DVD's.:celb (23):

http://www.vicpine.co.uk/Our-Day-Out.htm

Everything seems to be getting released I'll have to get them all,I've just found out that Scully is getting released soon.:celb (23):

http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/PROD/3-/1060327/Scully/Product.html


Alexei Sayle's "Stuff" series 1,2 and 3 is also out on DVD,that was hilarious IMO and I can't believe that's been released also.:celb (6):

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0009S9LNA/202-6147618-5449453

It has to be 'Boys from the Black Stuff' for me.

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'Boys from The Black Stuff' was the best.

It made me laugh and cry all at once. It was very poignant and thought provoking - especially at that time in the 1980's.
Havn't seen it for years but I remember the episode with Julie Walters & Michael Angelis - can't remember the character names, but it was a portrayal of the anguish the couple went through and their marriage collapsing because of the strain of no work and no money.



The Yozzer Hughes episode 'Gissa' job' was the one everyone remembered.

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Out now on DVD if you've never seen it get it now it's a classic.:celb (23):


AAaawww Billy and Icky!

Distant Voices - Still Lives. I think it was called that. It didn't really have a script and not much was said but they sang all the old songs and it reminded me of my Nan.

Distant Voices - Still Lives. I think it was called that. It didn't really have a script and not much was said but they sang all the old songs and it reminded me of my Nan.Is this the one that started off with a scene, lasting ten minutes, of pissing down rain on a cobbled back jigger?

That's culture for ya:unibrow:

Has to be The Fruit Machine for me, loved that film.

I remember the club parts were being filmed in the Fruit Exchange and me and me mate wandered in to have a look (we were only about 12) and they let us stay and watch the filming.

I also love Blonde Fist and Dancin Thru The Dark, but all three films have yet to be released on DVD. Winds me up!!

The Second World War flick "The Dressmaker" (1988) based on a Beryl Bainbridge novel, screenplay by Ms Bainbridge and John McGrath, directed Jim O'Brien, and starring Joan Plowright, Billie Whitelaw, Pete Postlethwaite, Jane Horrocks as the girl Rita, and Tim Ransom as the G.I. Wesley who becomes her lover.

See http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095066/

Chris

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Out now on DVD if you've never seen it get it now it's a classic.:celb (23):


There's a brilliant website dedicated to One Summer here

http://one-summer.tv83.net

There's a brilliant website dedicated to One Summer here

http://one-summer.tv83.net

Bought this DVD for a tenner in HMV this week. Watched first episode yesterday, it's boss. Never seen it before. A few familier faces, such as Con O'Neil (billed as Robert O'Neil in credits) and the guy who used to play Tracey Corkhills fella in Brookie.

Can't wait to see the rest of the episodes...

www.liverpoolartistes.com/index.php?f=data_ho...
lists loads of films filmed in Liverpool

''Gumshoe'' has to be one of the best, some good shots of old Liverpool (Bedford Street, Gambia Terrace). Even though they do drive through the Tunnel to get to south Liverpool:)

I know this has never been officially released on DVD, but I kept seeing U.S. and Canadian ebay sites with it on, so thought i'd take a risk and get one for a buy it now of about £14 with postage.

The cover artwork and quality scream transfer from video to DVD, but it's still great to have until the official one finally sees a release (if ever!).

Letter to Brehznev is the best Liverpool film.

Although not a Communist myself Is till get a tingle down my spine when I watch that movie.

Also I am a massive fan of the fabulous Margi Clarke. She was brilliant in that.

Fifty First State is good as well. There is also a film called Al's Lads about a group of Scouse lads working for Al Capone which is a cracking movie.

Yes some great films were/are filmed in Liverpool. Don't forget the classic
Boys from the black stuff, not really a film but a great series. Always
remember the scene when the DHSS are chasing the lads around the
old prescot street police station

Willy Russel's Educating Rita and Shirley Valentine are great plays and excellent films. The man is a genius.

I know this has never been officially released on DVD, but I kept seeing U.S. and Canadian ebay sites with it on, so thought i'd take a risk and get one for a buy it now of about £14 with postage.

The cover artwork and quality scream transfer from video to DVD, but it's still great to have until the official one finally sees a release (if ever!).

I loved that film, I believe the problem with it being released on DVD is the original makers/distributors are bust so its not clear who owns copyright.

Willy Russel's Educating Rita and Shirley Valentine are great plays and excellent films. The man is a genius.

Childwall and Woolton get a quote in Shirley Valentine :celb (23):

Childwall and Woolton get a quote in Shirley Valentine :celb (23):

I know its set in a 'posh' part of Liverpool!

Our Day Out is meant to be a belter isn't it? My mate says it still makes him cry laughing!! I've tried to get a copy but to no avail (Amazon etc). Any suggestions people?? :gossip:

HMV £10 5 X episodes I think.

Yes some great films were/are filmed in Liverpool. Don't forget the classic
Boys from the black stuff, not really a film but a great series. Always
remember the scene when the DHSS are chasing the lads around the
old prescot street police station
Even to this day I can't watch Boys from the Black Stuff without choking up. Kids think I'm a divvy:Colorz_Grey_PDT_24:

Even to this day I can't watch Boys from the Black Stuff without choking up. Kids think I'm a divvy:Colorz_Grey_PDT_24:


"Shake Ands"

Anyoen Remember the Magnet, not many scouse actors in it but some the bit parts are "dead scouse", havent seen it on the telly for ages

Anyoen Remember the Magnet, not many scouse actors in it but some the bit parts are "dead scouse", havent seen it on the telly for ages

I've got The Magnet Steve,Brilliant Movie...Got a few more as well,Violent Playground the Remastered Version with the Trailers at the begining showing the Movies of that period,Like being in the Pics waiting for the main movie to start..
Gerry Marsdens Ferry Cross the Mersey...Our Day Out..about 25 Dvds of Old Liverpool,New Brighton,Cammell Laird,Mersey Liners,Trams,Ferrie Boats..Isle of Man Steamers..
Got a great one about Liverpool Collegiate in the early 70's..

Violent Playground

Love to see this Film again :handclap:

It was set in the Bullring (Gerard Gardens)

The film starred Stanley Baker, Anne Heywood , David McCallum, PeterCushing also starring as a young thug, a certain Freddie Fowell, who went on to become better known as Freddie Starr.

Other Locations used here, was Christian street, Hunter street, Some scenes were shot in Holy Cross church for Peter Cushings role as the priest

ahh memories :)

LIPA,
'Violent Playground' is still available, I bought a copy a few weeks ago on EBay, I also got 'These dangerous Years' from the same era. :037:

LIPA,
'Violent Playground' is still available, I bought a copy a few weeks ago on EBay, I also got 'These dangerous Years' from the same era. :037:

Did you get the Remastered Version shy..(I got suspended on Ebay for selling Violent Playground and everybodys at it)..
Did you spot where the missing sequence is in "Dangerous Years". !!..

Dyer Like me original 1958 promo poster...Questions Questions...Sorry !!!


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Our day out :PDT_07:

I keep meaning to look for Al's Lads after there was a feature on TV about it.

:020:

Gerard,
I don't know if it is the remastered version, it is a good copy though and plays well.
I didn't notice the missing sequence in dangerous Years, it is 50 years since I saw it on the Majestic and I had even forgotten what it was about. I was a bit disappointed it didn't show as much of the city as Violent Playground did. Also the quality wasn't as good but it was still quite watchable.
:037:

Gerard,
I don't know if it is the remastered version, it is a good copy though and plays well.
I didn't notice the missing sequence in dangerous Years, it is 50 years since I saw it on the Majestic and I had even forgotten what it was about. I was a bit disappointed it didn't show as much of the city as Violent Playground did. Also the quality wasn't as good but it was still quite watchable.
:037:

Theres a scene in the Movie Shy where theres a fight in a Barracks and someone is Covered in Blood (Think its Frankie Vaughan,not sure though as I have'nt seen it for ages!!)..Next thing He appears and has no blood on him..Check it out..Keep yer eye open for the Fight and someone covered in Blood..Some one in America was telling me theres about 15 minutes missing..I cant verify that though..
.................................................. ............................
These Dangerous Years..1957
Frankie Vaughan was from my neck o' the woods..About 200 yards from where I live..

http://www.answers.com/topic/frankie-vaughan

Frankie Vaughan was 29 when "These dangerous years" was released,a little elderly for a teenage idol,but this was in the days of David Whitfield, Ronnie Hilton,Ruby Murray(yes THAT Ruby Murray - now immortalised in Cockney rhyming slang)Joan Regan and a lot of other perfectly nice but not particularly youthful singers filled the Top Twenty. With the arrival of Cliff and Tommy and Billy and Marty,Mr Vaughan switched smoothly to "all-round entertainer" status and headlined all round the country for years. He looks rather silly in a leather jacket and his mid-Atlantic accent is a leftover from the days when it was considered an essential part of any entertainer's armoury.This mantle would soon be taken over by the scouse accent and is presently being filled by the Geordie accent. There was a good film to be made out of the "pop singer as a conscript" concept,unfortunately for Mr Vaughan it was called "Idol on Parade" and he wasn't in it,his co - star from "These dangerous Years",Mr Anthony Newley was. Mr Newley was the genuine article - a rounded entertainer who could sing,dance,act,write songs and,for all I know,train a pack of performing seals.One of my great theatrical experiences was in 1962 when I saw his London production of "Stop the world,I want to get off".He really was too versatile for his own good,it seemed you never knew which Anthony Newley you were going to get,all his talents were liable to escape at once.He steals this film from Mr Vaughan without breaking into a sweat. "These Dangerous years" is an intriguing record of a time when British Pop was pausing for breath after years of taffeta dresses and white open - necked shirts with cravats before reaching for it's guitar and and crew-neck pullover. Mr Vaughan wasn't what teenagers in 1957 were reaching out for. My father was a great admirer of his,praising his admirable involvement in Boys' Clubs.What neither he nor Mr Vaughan knew was that most boys wouldn't be seen dead in a Boys' Club unless dragged there by a parent. The first Elvis and Gene Vincent records were coming out.After we'd heard "Be - Bop a Lula" we didn't want to play table tennis and drink Tizer.We were no longer happy to have our musical taste imposed on us. When we went out and bought "Heartbreak Hotel" it was our Declaration of Independence,our announcement that we were no longer prepared to be patronised by films like "These Dangerous Years". "Roll over Beethoven" - and farewell Frankie Vaughan.

that was excellent Gerard I enjoyed that .
Always found Newley was like a visitor from another dimension, a bundle of nervous talent who stopped the world . I remember him as the Dodger in that Oliver Twist film with Alec Guiness as Fagin and Robert Newton as Bill Sykes and Newley stole the film especially that scene in Fagins lair towards the end ,when he fronts Bill and Bill bottles it....

that was excellent Gerard I enjoyed that .
Always found Newley was like a visitor from another dimension, a bundle of nervous talent who stopped the world . I remember him as the Dodger in that Oliver Twist film with Alec Guiness as Fagin and Robert Newton as Bill Sykes and Newley stole the film especially that scene in Fagins lair towards the end ,when he fronts Bill and Bill bottles it....


Yer alright Jimbo.Loved Anthony Newley,Very underated me thinks..

http://www.anthonynewley.com/biography.html

I haven't seen many, which is shocking as I'm gonna be making one soon! I'd have to say Blonde Fist, lol! Bad bad movie on some levels but a LOT of fun. Either that or good Letter to Brezhnev. In fact yea, Letter wins.

I agree with Gumshoe and Breznev- superb stuff both.

But Distant Voices, Still Lives and its follow-up, The Long Day Closes, both by the local-born genius Terence Davies, will always be my fave Liverpool films by a mile.
I remember seeing Distant Voices with a group of similarly-homesick Scousers in London- I'd seen it before and knew what to expect but seeing this bunch of 'hard cases' crying buckets was something to experience!

Can't remember all the cast but Pete Postlethwaite as the loony father was terrifying in the extreme. Lots of faces from Brookie were in it too and the hero's young sister was Suzy Flannagan, the daughter of my pal Tony the artist (one of the Bluecoat railings painters).

You've got me started now- I'll definitely be dragging out my scratchy old video of these tonight! Highly recommended.

Distant Voices... is a great film, a trailer to it is attached. The opening words by the son is very reminise of my own childhood, when I used to watch my mam lean out to clean the windows of our second floor flat.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S39EjG1We1o

Scousers include Andrew Schofield, Micheal Starke, Debi Jones and Vincent Maguire. It also featured Freda Dowie, who played played Christopher Eccleston's mam in Our Friends In The North.

I have just read in the Radio Times that Distant Voices, Still Lives is on Sky Arts (297?) channel on Friday at 9:00pm. I don't have Sky, and I am not sure if that channel is available on Cable, but the film is definately worth a look.

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Out now on DVD if you've never seen it get it now it's a classic.:celb (23):

Got it mate, ****in class scouse stuff!! Have you also seen Our Day Out?? Bout a group of schoolkids from the pool who go to chester zoo for the day, and cause mayhem, trying to rob animals and take them home stuffed in their coats and that!! TOP!!!

Our Day Out is meant to be a belter isn't it? My mate says it still makes him cry laughing!! I've tried to get a copy but to no avail (Amazon etc). Any suggestions people?? :gossip:


Try this link mate and you will get the film from them, its class!!


http://www.vicpine.co.uk/Our-Day-Out.htm

Not a film, but what a series!! Cant believe nobody has mentioned the great Rocky O`rourke!!??????? Brilliant, A Pair Of Jesus Boots, with his mate Nabber!!! QUALITY!!!

I have just read in the Radio Times that Distant Voices, Still Lives is on Sky Arts (297?) channel on Friday at 9:00pm. I don't have Sky, and I am not sure if that channel is available on Cable, but the film is definately worth a look.

I have Sky HD will have a look and if it is on record it. can then do a dvd
for anyone interested

Just checked and it is on Sky Art ch, 267 and Sky Art HD 268
Have set the timer to record it.

Try this link mate and you will get the film from them, its class!!


http://www.vicpine.co.uk/Our-Day-Out.htm

"Availability / Price: This is available as a dvd transfer for £15 plus £1 postage."

From above link..

I'll do it for £10 posted...with Dvd artwork sleeve.

I1ll have that off ya next time I`m in the Pool, which is in a couple of weeks mate! Maybe we can sort something out eh?? That is one of the best series I`ve ever seen mate. I remember watching it years ago, and its true, thats exactly how our school trips used to be, crazy kids on the rampage............................ "Get the Sheep"!!!!

Distant Voices... is a great film, a trailer to it is attached. The opening words by the son is very reminise of my own childhood, when I used to watch my mam lean out to clean the windows of our second floor flat.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S39EjG1We1o

Scousers include Andrew Schofield, Micheal Starke, Debi Jones and Vincent Maguire. It also featured Freda Dowie, who played played Christopher Eccleston's mam in Our Friends In The North.

A quick reminder that 'Distant Voices Still Lives' is on tonight: SkyArts (c 297?) at 9:00

BOYS FROM THE BLACKSTUFF

has to be the best television show ever made. Yosser's "Gizza Job" catchphrase and Shake Hands will be remembered for years.

A fantastic series showing the true face of Liverpool during the Thatcher era.

It's a film that is extremely funny in parts, and just as sad in others. This was real life in Liverpool and will serve in time to come as an educational material for anyone wondering what life really was like during the depression-scarred 1980s.

BOYS FROM THE BLACKSTUFF

has to be the best television show ever made. Yosser's "Gizza Job" catchphrase and Shake Hands will be remembered for years.

A fantastic series showing the true face of Liverpool during the Thatcher era.

It's a film that is extremely funny in parts, and just as sad in others. This was real life in Liverpool and will serve in time to come as an educational material for anyone wondering what life really was like during the depression-scarred 1980s.

I agree a great series. The series is available on DVD from most distributers

A quick reminder that 'Distant Voices Still Lives' is on tonight: SkyArts (c 297?) at 9:00

Have recorded it, runtime 88min. So anyone wants a copy on DVD please
mail me.

Have recorded it, runtime 88min. So anyone wants a copy on DVD please
mail me.

I would love one Steveb. Let me know how much mailed to the USA.
A friend from when I was on the Hackneys is in it, he has made a lot of movies.
I noticed he was in Letter to Bresnev, playing the cab driver. :)

'Boys from The Black Stuff' was the best.

It made me laugh and cry all at once. It was very poignant and thought provoking - especially at that time in the 1980's.
Havn't seen it for years but I remember the episode with Julie Walters & Michael Angelis - can't remember the character names, but it was a portrayal of the anguish the couple went through and their marriage collapsing because of the strain of no work and no money.



The Yozzer Hughes episode 'Gissa' job' was the one everyone remembered.

I don't think anything captured the Liverpool of the time more than Boys from the Blackstuff. It also stuck in the nations consciousness as what Liverpool was like. When you look at that portrayal and the new Liverpool of 2007 it really is amazing how far we have come.

I don't think anything captured the Liverpool of the time more than Boys from the Blackstuff. It also stuck in the nations consciousness as what Liverpool was like. When you look at that portrayal and the new Liverpool of 2007 it really is amazing how far we have come.

Yes it is true how far some things have come,
Yobs/antisocial behaviour...Multiplied by hundreds.
Drug abuse..Multiplied by hundreds.
Gun crime...Multiplied beyond belief.

Yes it is true how far some things have come,
Yobs/antisocial behaviour...Multiplied by hundreds.
Drug abuse..Multiplied by hundreds.
Gun crime...Multiplied beyond belief.

Rubbish Liverpool is better now than 20 years ago

Unemployment is lower (except for those who refuse to work)

The economy is one of the fastest growing in the UK

The city centre has been regenerated.

Yep there is anti social behaviour, (however remember the Toxteth riots I would call that anti social) that comes from those who refuse to take work and live off the Dole and have no ambition or talent and actually like living in ****. Life is better in Liverpool for people like me.

Rubbish Liverpool is better now than 20 years ago

Unemployment is lower (except for those who refuse to work)

The economy is one of the fastest growing in the UK

The city centre has been regenerated.

Yep there is anti social behaviour, (however remember the Toxteth riots I would call that anti social) that comes from those who refuse to take work and live off the Dole and have no ambition or talent and actually like living in ****. Life is better in Liverpool for people like me.

I didn't say it wasn't better, I was just pointing out that you need to remove your rose coloured specs and look at the whole picture.
I'm sure you know all about the riots from reading the propaganda that was written about the, How old were you when they occurred?

I didn't say it wasn't better, I was just pointing out that you need to remove your rose coloured specs and look at the whole picture.
I'm sure you know all about the riots from reading the propaganda that was written about the, How old were you when they occurred?

Thats absolutely none of your business. The riots simply destroyed the community for the law abidding majority and achieved nothing.

"Yep there is anti social behaviour, (however remember the Toxteth riots I would call that anti social) that comes from those who refuse to take work and live off the Dole and have no ambition or talent and actually like living in ****. Life is better in Liverpool for people like me."


You have come out with some Crap on here Paul but that takes the Rocky Bar..
The Toxteth Riots were down to Police brutality toward Black people who finally said Enough is Enough.
And if thats your Idea of a Smart arse wind you wanna get your head looked at mate..

"Yep there is anti social behaviour, (however remember the Toxteth riots I would call that anti social) that comes from those who refuse to take work and live off the Dole and have no ambition or talent and actually like living in ****. Life is better in Liverpool for people like me."


You have come out with some Crap on here Paul but that takes the Rocky Bar..
The Toxteth Riots were down to Police brutality toward Black people who finally said Enough is Enough.

Bollocks Gerard the riots achieved nothing and the improvements would have happened anyway. I might have grievances but I don't go out and burn down the local school, shop or church. And personally Gerard i think you come out with scally crap mate

Thats absolutely none of your business. The riots simply destroyed the community for the law abidding majority and achieved nothing.

Suburban, have you forgotten the Garden Festival, regeneration of the Albert Dock (takes tongue out of cheek)

And personally Gerard i think you come out with scally crap mate

....continue mate, and you will loose your posting privileges. You are being provocative and I have warned u previously.

Suburban, have you forgotten the Garden Festival, regeneration of the Albert Dock (takes tongue out of cheek)

Down to Michael Heseltine not the riots.Anyaway those 2 things are not in Toxteth so they were not benefits to the area?

A history lesson
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1419981.stm

"Yep there is anti social behaviour, (however remember the Toxteth riots I would call that anti social) that comes from those who refuse to take work and live off the Dole and have no ambition or talent and actually like living in ****. Life is better in Liverpool for people like me."


You have come out with some Crap on here Paul but that takes the Rocky Bar..
The Toxteth Riots were down to Police brutality toward Black people who finally said Enough is Enough.
And if thats your Idea of a Smart arse wind you wanna get your head looked at mate..You really are a Nobbb Lad.

Do you work?

Do you work?

What a question.:shock:

Bollocks Gerard the riots achieved nothing and the improvements would have happened anyway. I might have grievances but I don't go out and burn down the local school, shop or church. And personally Gerard i think you come out with scally crap mate

If Coming from Scottie Rd Paul makes me a Scally Lad..then Yes..Im a Scally...and proud of it..
Forget your Private Message appologie this time Paul..
Put it on here for Everyone to see..Yer Know ..Like I did when I was out of Order..
Must be my "Scally" virtues that made me Own up in Public I was wrong Eh..
What about you Paul...Dont Like Admitting in Public your wrong do you..
Must be the way you were brought up Eh.

Right back to the thread

Boys from the Blackstuff.......discuss

I remember Boys from The Blackstuff coming out on TV, it was a powerful series with some fantastic characters, Yosser, Snowy, Shakehands.
I actually bought the series on DVD not too long ago, amazing looking at the city and how it changed.

Boys From The Blackstuff defined a period in my life. My dad absolutely loved it and still greets me with the phrase 'Shake 'ands'!

I remember Boys from The Blackstuff coming out on TV, it was a powerful series with some fantastic characters, Yosser, Snowy, Shakehands.
I actually bought the series on DVD not too long ago, amazing looking at the city and how it changed.

Gizza Copy..Go on mate..Gizza Copy...Only kiddin' John !

It just stuck that phrase, Iggy who played Shakehands enjoyed the moment of fame.

Gizza Copy..Go on mate..Gizza Copy...Only kiddin' John !

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_w_h_/202-2669313-0729408?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Boys+from+the+Blackstuff&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&Go=Go:handclap:

Gizza Copy..Go on mate..Gizza Copy...Only kiddin' John !

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_w_h_/202-2669313-0729408?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Boys+from+the+Blackstuff&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&Go=Go

Cheers John for the links.

Gerrard plkease clear your PM inbox it is full

Gerrard plkease clear your PM inbox it is full

OK Steve..Will you send again though mate in a few minutes.

Suburban.
OK, you don't want to say how old you are.
But you obviously know about the riots from "History" lessons.
Despite what you've heard, no schools or churches were burned down.
And, yes, I was around at the time.

Does anyone know which school was used in 'Our day out' ?

it would appear the coach makes a journey from the South end towards the tunnel, yet somehow finds itself coming back down Byrom Street from the North whereby you would naturally enter the tunnel from the South via Victoria Street - I notice these liclke things you see.

Does anyone know which school was used in 'Our day out' ?

it would appear the coach makes a journey from the South end towards the tunnel, yet somehow finds itself coming back down Byrom Street from the North whereby you would naturally enter the tunnel from the South via Victoria Street - I notice these liclke things you see.

Dingle Vale School, were willy russell used to teach in real life

Cheers Kev.

Anybody remember "The Golden Vision"- not a film but on the Play For Today series on BBC in 1968.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0150747/

MY KINGDOM r18

Great gangster film from 2001 Starring Richard Harris.Lots of great shots of the Anglican Cathedral and lots around the docks,got my copy on ebay.

Got more Liverpool related films will post a list when i sort them out:)

ALS LADS

Another liverpool film which comes to mind

Got all of these on DVD'S

:handclap:

ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE MIDLANDS
ALS LADS
RIFF RAFF
MY KINGDOM
BIG STORIES SMALL FLASHES
BOYS FROM THE BLACKSTUFF DVD COLLECTION
RICKY TOMLINSON LAUGHTER MY ARSE!
SHOOTERS
BREAD 1,2,3,4 DVD COLLECTION
GOING OFF BIG TIME
NO SURRENDER
THE 51ST STATE
SCULLY
RAINING STONES
ONE SUMMER

Hard to choose a favourite as they are all good:handclap: :handclap:

no mention of Blood on the Dole in this thread.

written by Jim Morrison (no, not that one)
and was on the telly as an 'Alan Bleasdale presents' on ch4 in 95.

About two wirral lads and what they did when they left school.
One of me fave films ever.

Also, no mention of McGoverns "Needle", an absolute
belter of a film about Heroin.

Got to agree with you Paul - this was a class series. I also liked Liverpool One.
Julie

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Out now on DVD if you've never seen it get it now it's a classic.:celb (23):