1982

S4.E1 ∙ The Strike

Fri, Feb 19, 1988

Former miner Paul writes a hard-hitting left-wing screenplay about the 1984 miners' strike. It is accepted by a Hollywood film company but gets turned into a distorted action thriller film in which Arthur Scargill is portrayed by Al Pacino.

7.6 /10

S4.E2 ∙ More Bad News

Fri, Feb 26, 1988

Four years after they were last the subject of a documentary, Bad News reunites for another film of their exploits, beginning with a reunion gig at the Flying Horse.

8.5 /10

S4.E3 ∙ Mr. Jolly Lives Next Door

Fri, Mar 04, 1988

A couple of bored escorts suddenly find themselves involved with a hit-gang and an ax-murderer--Mr. Jolly. Gratuitous violence, rivers of blood, and maximum hilarity, all rolled into one.

8.6 /10

S4.E4 ∙ The Yob

Fri, Mar 11, 1988

Patrick is a director of avant-garde music videos. Whilst at a UB40 concert, he walks into what he believes to be a portable toilet but is actually a matter transportation pod being used for an illegal experiment. As a result, his personality is changed to that of a yobbish, Cockney Arsenal supporter.

6.7 /10

S4.E5 ∙ Didn't You Kill My Brother?

Fri, Mar 18, 1988

Carl Moss leaves jail, where he has taken the rap for his evil twin Sterling and been declared a model prisoner. Pauline Sneek, his probation officer--and girlfriend--gets him community work teaching youngsters how to lead law-abiding lives. This displeases Sterling, as he needs the young delinquents for his bicycle-stealing ring.

6.6 /10

S4.E6 ∙ Funseekers

Fri, Mar 25, 1988

High season in Ibiza sees the tourists arriving for the "funseekers" package holiday. Trendy Jamie is riled when annoying Tony moves into his room, but he gets the chance for revenge when he discovers from his passport that Tony is too old to be part of the Club 18-30 clientele, leading to Tony being banned from group activities.

6.6 /10