This Is England '88 (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Series · ★ 7.5
Released in 2011, This Is England '88 is a drama series.
What it’s about. Set during Christmas 1988, Lol is haunted by the devastating events that took place two and a half years before. She and Woody both find themselves struggling to cope with their lives without each other after he leaves the gang. Lol is carrying the burden of her guilt, whilst Woody is trying to build a domestic life with a new girlfriend and a potential promotion at work. Shaun has started drama college and, although still in a relationship with Smell, he has grown close to a girl performing in his Christmas play.
Who’s in it. This Is England '88 stars Thomas Turgoose as Shaun Fields, Vicky McClure as Lol, Joseph Gilgun as Richard 'Woody' Woodford and Andrew Shim as Michael 'Milky', among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, This Is England '88 has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Sky Go. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch This Is England '88 page.
If you liked it. Fans of This Is England '88 tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch This Is England '88 (2011)?
- In GB, This Is England '88 is available to stream on Sky Go. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is This Is England '88 worth watching?
- This Is England '88 holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in This Is England '88?
- This Is England '88 stars Thomas Turgoose, Vicky McClure, Joseph Gilgun, Andrew Shim and Rosamund Hanson.
- When was This Is England '88 released?
- This Is England '88 was released in 2011.