01 Jan 1984
A Matter of Sex
Dramatization of the true story of the so-called Willmar Eight, a group of Minnesota bank workers who braved freezing conditions whilst picketing their branch in a struggle for union rights.
Faith
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.
Top Billed 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
Dimitri Andreas Nico
Christine Cox Mam
Mark Whiteley Addy
Charlotte Radcliffe Claire
Glynn Courtney Mickey
Darren Machin Rob
David Prosho Sgt. Green
Michael J. Jackson Richard Shaw MP
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