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This Is England '88

7.520111 season18TV SeriesDrama

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…

DirectorShane Meadows
WritersShane Meadows·Jack Thorne
ProducerMark Herbert

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Sky GoSky GoChannel 4Channel 4
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Dec 13, 2011 7.8
E2
Episode 2
Dec 14, 2011 7.8
E3
Episode 3
Dec 15, 2011 8.5

Cast · Directed by Shane Meadows

TTThomas Turgoose
Thomas Turgoose
Shaun Fields
VMVicky McClure
Vicky McClure
Lol
JGJoseph Gilgun
Joseph Gilgun
Richard 'Woody' Woodford
ASAndrew Shim
Andrew Shim
Michael 'Milky'
RHRosamund Hanson
Rosamund Hanson
Smell
DWDanielle Watson
Danielle Watson
Trev
MSMichael Socha
Michael Socha
Harvey
CCChanel Cresswell
Chanel Cresswell
Kelly
AEAndrew Ellis
Andrew Ellis
Gadget
SGStephen Graham
Stephen Graham
Combo
GNGeorge Newton
George Newton
Banjo
JHJohnny Harris
Johnny Harris
Mick

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This Is England '88 — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams This Is England '88?

This Is England '88 is streaming on Sky Go and Channel 4 in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is This Is England '88 on Netflix?

No, This Is England '88 is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Sky Go and Channel 4.

Is This Is England '88 on Amazon Prime Video?

No, This Is England '88 isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on Sky Go and Channel 4 instead.

Where can I watch This Is England '88 for free?

This Is England '88 is available to stream free (with ads) on Channel 4 in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in This Is England '88?

This Is England '88 has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 2011.

Are all episodes of This Is England '88 out yet?

Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of This Is England '88 are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of This Is England '88?

No — This Is England '88 ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.