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This Is England 86

This Is England 86

Description: Lorraine and Woody, former members of a gang, are struggling to resume a normal life. They cope with their past in a different way, one by immersing in guilt and the other by building a new life.
Genre: Drama
Year Released: 2010
Number of episodes: 3
First episode air date: December 13, 2011
Awards: British Academy Television Award for Best Mini Series
Network: Channel 4
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