Overview

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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Cast

Christine Tremarco

Michelle

Maxine Peake

Linda

Jamie Draven

Gary

Adrian Bower

Paul

Jason Flemyng

Martin

Clive Russell

Gordon

Barbara Marten

Doreen

Kelli Hollis

Bev

David MacCreedy

Charlie

Danny Cunningham

Colin

Neil Stuke

Nigel

Dean Andrews

Davey