Greatest TV British dramas (mini-series)

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The Lakes : Complete BBC Series 1 & 2 [1994] [DVD] [1997]
1.  The Lakes : Complete BBC Series 1 & 2 [1994] [DVD] [1997] DVD ~ Dicken Ashworth
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  "All aspects of a great drama have been used. The intrigue and twists are there to the end. Along with "Cracker" Jimmy Mcgovern wins again"
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The Singing Detective [DVD] [1986]
2.  The Singing Detective [DVD] [1986] DVD ~ Michael Gambon
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  "This drama /musical was the second Dennis Potter mini series to reach high acclaim. fantastic acting by Michael Gambon and wonderful directing"
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Conviction : Complete BBC Series [DVD] [2004]
3.  Conviction : Complete BBC Series [DVD] [2004] DVD ~ William Ash
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  "This may not be in every ones list, but it had me watching intensely to the end, unbelievable tightness throughout and brilliant performances by all actors especially  Ian Pulston-Davies,"
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Edge Of Darkness - The Complete Series [1985] [DVD]
4.  Edge Of Darkness - The Complete Series [1985] [DVD] DVD ~ Bob Peck
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  "This was the first of the modern day political thrillers to have a great impact. winner of BAFTA drama series and actor ( the great Bob Peck)"
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Blackpool [DVD]
5.  Blackpool [DVD] DVD ~ David Morrissey
The list author says:
  "Blackpool had to be in this list even though you might say musical/comedy/drama. The best of the modern day mini-series David Morrisey was born to play this part"
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Our Friends In The North (4 Disc Set) [DVD] [1996]
6.  Our Friends In The North (4 Disc Set) [DVD] [1996] DVD ~ Daniel Craig
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  "I only saw this DVD recently and thoroughly enjoyed it. This really is an epic drama with fantastic interwoven stories(brilliant acting throughout)"
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Boys from the Blackstuff [DVD]
7.  Boys from the Blackstuff [DVD] DVD ~ Bernard Hill
The list author says:
  "Alan Bleasdales best, very heavy and gripping. You are with Yosser and company every inch of the way. brilliant  but a bit of a downer"
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Pennies from Heaven [DVD] [1978]
8.  Pennies from Heaven [DVD] [1978] DVD ~ Bob Hoskins
The list author says:
  "So original in it's day, my favourite drama up to 1978. fantastic story by Dennis Potter, unfortunately has been dated unlike The singing detective"
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State Of Play: Complete BBC Series [2003] [DVD]
9.  State Of Play: Complete BBC Series [2003] [DVD] DVD ~ John Simm
The list author says:
  "David Morrissey, Bill Nighy,John Simms and written by Paul Abbott, that says it all. A gripping tense conspiracy thriller"
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Shooting The Past (BBC) [1999] [DVD]
10.  Shooting The Past (BBC) [1999] [DVD] DVD ~ Lindsay Duncan
The list author says:
  "Stephen Poiakoff's best! wonderful performances by Timothy Spall and Lindsay Duncan, beautiful images and story"
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Funland [DVD]
11.  Funland [DVD] DVD ~ Mark Gattis
The list author says:
  "Fantastic black comedy/drama, with exceptional acting again from Ian Pulston-Davies, Sarah Smart and co. This could only have worked in Blackpool"
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This Life: Complete BBC Series 1 & 2 [DVD]
12.  This Life: Complete BBC Series 1 & 2 [DVD] DVD ~ This Life
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  "A bit longer than a mini series, but what a great series, shame about +10, they had 10 years to get it right."
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Life On Mars : Complete BBC Series 1 [2006] [DVD]
13.  Life On Mars : Complete BBC Series 1 [2006] [DVD] DVD ~ John Simm
The list author says:
  "Great series, John Simms and Phil Glenister are perfect. What about the 1970's, great music, horrible fashion and coppers to deal with the riff raff"
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Bodies : The Complete BBC Collection Box Set [2004] [DVD]
14.  Bodies : The Complete BBC Collection Box Set [2004] [DVD] DVD ~ Max Beesley
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  "Brilliant hospital series, great performances by all. Hard hitting in your face TV."
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