Boys from the Blackstuff (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Series · ★ 7.8
Released in 1982, Boys from the Blackstuff is a drama series.
What it’s about. Alan Bleasdale's five-part series relates the further experiences of unemployed Liverpudlian tarmac layers Dixie, Chrissie, Loggo and Yosser, and their revered older friend, retired longshoreman and union leader, George Malone. As they struggle to make ends meet in a depressed economy, and to hold together their financially battered families, they are harrassed by the petty bureaucrats of the DHSS. But the lumbering investigational juggernaut is, both comically and tragically, guided by drivers with only a provisional license.
Who’s in it. Boys from the Blackstuff stars Bernard Hill as Yosser Hughes, Michael Angelis as Chrissie Todd, Tom Georgeson as Dixie Dean and Alan Igbon as Loggo Logmond, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Boys from the Blackstuff has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boys from the Blackstuff page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boys from the Blackstuff tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boys from the Blackstuff (1982)?
- In GB, Boys from the Blackstuff is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Boys from the Blackstuff worth watching?
- Boys from the Blackstuff holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Boys from the Blackstuff?
- Boys from the Blackstuff stars Bernard Hill, Michael Angelis, Tom Georgeson, Alan Igbon and Peter Kerrigan.
- When was Boys from the Blackstuff released?
- Boys from the Blackstuff was released in 1982.