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Post by shanemeadows on Jan 6, 2010 7:33:42 GMT
"This is England 86" is the new and final (probably) title for the series. Me and Jack Thorn have just put the final touches to the 4 scripts and I am now proud to say that it is finally finished. Channel 4 have greenlit it, though there are still a few minor details to sort out and we look set to shoot at the end of March, beginning of April. To be broadcast later in the year on C4! The Cast (who haven't been cut, died or had a sex change) should get the scripts sent out very soon so they can see what has become of themselves! For fans of the film, all I can say at this point is that Milky is Alive, Combo Returns and Woody is now Climbing the Management ladder at Quick Save and About to Marry Lol. The rest is Top Secret!   |
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Post by Gary on Jan 6, 2010 8:32:09 GMT
I've just diced with death to get in to work this morning but it was well worth it to read this news! Very exciting ;D
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Post by tonyyeboah on Jan 6, 2010 10:13:42 GMT
How did you find setting the series in 1986 Shane. Many things had changed since TIE the film, politically, socially, culturally, fashion etc. Did you have to do a whole load of new research? Skin heads were totally passe in most urban areas. The hooligan documentary on the West Ham ICF set in 1985 is a good indicator of the "zeitgeist" of the mid eighties. You can find it on YouTube. |
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Post by Bill Edwards on Jan 6, 2010 13:26:45 GMT
Top news!
Are you directing all four eps, Shane? Just there was some talk last year that you might not.
The thing about skinheads in 86 is a good point. You had to be a total nutter to still be a skinhead then. Well where I lived in Plymouth that seemed to be the way.
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Post by cliftonestate on Jan 6, 2010 18:21:40 GMT
Fantastic news.
Is Woodys dad Paddy?
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Post by charlief on Jan 6, 2010 20:04:14 GMT
Wow, this is great news Shane, I really enjoyed This Is England. And I'll be really excited to see how the characters have progressed over the time between. Looking foward to this.
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Post by pointblank on Jan 6, 2010 20:20:44 GMT
thats tomo out of the casting process then shane he now insists on being called lillian and has found a special website for all his frocks and open toed court shoes, people dont even stare at him now round here ....seriously though well done on getting it on paper dude
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Post by Dave on Jan 6, 2010 20:46:22 GMT
Hooray! Something rather ace to look forward to by the sounds of it. Will Woody's look now incorporate a Dingle's style beard?  |
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Post by RydCook on Jan 6, 2010 21:59:16 GMT
Woody is now Climbing the Management ladder at Quick Save Ha ha ha! Can just imagine this. Like the new title too. Can't wait. |
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Post by Gary on Jan 6, 2010 23:07:36 GMT
1986 has brought us many great things... myself included...
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Post by fattaxi on Jan 6, 2010 23:58:19 GMT
Wasn't it Kwick Save? I cannae remember!
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Post by Dave on Jan 7, 2010 1:29:00 GMT
I hope the series includes the fact that Kinder Eggs became a total washout in 1986 because about 80% of the time you ended up with the Mexico '86 World Cup mascot inside! Rubbish!
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Post by Large Chips on Jan 7, 2010 2:10:01 GMT
Bosh. Brilliant news! Summat to look forward to!
@ fattaxi - aye, Kwik Save.
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Post by Chewbaxter on Jan 7, 2010 14:10:25 GMT
Great news! Look forward to seeing this!  Neil. |
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Post by cliftonestate on Jan 7, 2010 18:08:12 GMT
Shane is there any chance i could play a wheelchair bound Thatcher the Milk Snatcher?
Hang on i'll practice being a heartless bitch............................................................................
No free milk for the school kids.
No free milk for the school kids.
No free milk for the school kids.
This acting malarkey is a doddle.
Hay you miner get back to work or i'll get the police to beat you up.
I can act Shane so as Yosser used to say "Gizza job i can do that"
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