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James Graham’s intimate knowledge of the subject and place he brings to life shines through in this intelligent and gripping portrait of historic trauma. Directed by the three outstanding UK directors, Clio Barnard, Lewis Arnold and Ben A. Williams, the series also boasts a talented UK cast including Lesley Manville and Claire Rushbrooke. Produced by London-based House Productions.

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In a UK mining district, Gary Jackson (Alun Armstrong) is found dead after a brutal crossbow killing. His devastated wife Julie (Lesley Manville) works with investigating officer Ian St Clair (David Morrissey) to try and find the perpetrator as historic divisions from the Miners’ Strike 30 years before threaten to rear their head.