The essential episodes of This is England
Watch these 11 in order and you've got This is England — each pick states its reason.
- 01
This is England '86 - Episode 1
It's the day of Woody and Lol's wedding, but all is not well.
- 02
This is England '86 - Episode 2
Shaun is feeling good; the World Cup is on, he has friends and a job in the VHS industry.
- 03
This is England '86 - Episode 3
Shaun has rejected his mum amd is living rough, while Lol's world is falling apart.
- 04
This is England '86 - Episode 4
Woody and Lol get back together, leading Woody to believe he's ready to marry.
- 05
This is England '88 - Episode 1
It's 23 December 1988 and an isolated Lol is struggling to cope with new responsibilities.
- 06
This is England '88 - Episode 2
It's Christmas Eve and Woody's been offered a promotion at work.
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- 11
It's winter: there's promise of new beginnings for Combo, Lol and Woody, but things don't works out as planned. Kelly is in a very dark place and only she can decide how this will end.
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