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Boys from the Blackstuff

7.819821 seasonTV SeriesDrama

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…

WriterAlan Bleasdale
ProducerMichael Wearing

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BBC iPlayerBBC iPlayer
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Jobs for the Boys
Oct 10, 1982
E2
Moonlighter
Oct 17, 1982
E3
Shop Thy Neighbour
Oct 24, 1982
E4
Yosser's Story
Oct 31, 1982
E5
George's Last Ride
Nov 7, 1982

Cast

BHBernard Hill
Bernard Hill
Yosser Hughes
MAMichael Angelis
Michael Angelis
Chrissie Todd
TGTom Georgeson
Tom Georgeson
Dixie Dean
AI
Alan Igbon
Loggo Logmond
PKPeter Kerrigan
Peter Kerrigan
George Malone
GBGary Bleasdale
Gary Bleasdale
Kevin Dean
JWJulie Walters
Julie Walters
Angie Todd
JBJean Boht
Jean Boht
Miss Sutcliffe
DFDavid Fleeshman
David Fleeshman
D.O.E Assistant Manager
DRDavid Ross
David Ross
Donald Moss
DNDavid Neilson
David Neilson
Lawton
SGShay Gorman
Shay Gorman
Molloy

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Boys from the Blackstuff — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Boys from the Blackstuff?

Boys from the Blackstuff is streaming on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Boys from the Blackstuff on Netflix?

No, Boys from the Blackstuff is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on BBC iPlayer.

Is Boys from the Blackstuff on Amazon Prime Video?

Boys from the Blackstuff isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Boys from the Blackstuff for free?

Boys from the Blackstuff is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in Boys from the Blackstuff?

Boys from the Blackstuff has 1 season in total (5 episodes). The series concluded in 1982.

Are all episodes of Boys from the Blackstuff out yet?

Yes — all 5 episodes across 1 season of Boys from the Blackstuff are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Boys from the Blackstuff?

No — Boys from the Blackstuff ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.