Synopsis
A gripping story of love, deceit, betrayal and survival set against the backdrop of the Miners' Strike of 1984-85. Michelle is married to Gary, a young miner who goes on strike as soon as the dispute between the Thatcher government and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) begins. Meanwhile, her sister Linda's husband Paul is a local policeman. Paul becomes more and more voluble in his opposition to the strike, while Linda looks around her and witnesses the women of her community suddenly find a voice and independence. The scene is set for political and personal conflicts which would change their lives forever.
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Technical team
David Thacker Directing
William Ivory Writing
Antonia Bird Producing
Alison Jackson Producing
Mark Cousins Executive Producing
George Faber Executive Producing
Hugo Heppell Executive Producing
Charles Pattinson Executive Producing
David M. Thompson Executive Producing
Jane Tranter Executive Producing
Production
4Way Pictures
Screen Yorkshire
Company Pictures
BBC