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Shine on Harvey Moon! is a British comedy-drama series made by Central Television for ITV from 8 January 1982 to 23 August 1985 and briefly revived in 1995 by Meridian. This generally light-hearted series was created by comedy writers Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran. The series is set in the East End of London shortly after the Second World War. Upon being demobbed RAF serviceman Harvey Moon, played by Kenneth Cranham, returns home and finds his family involved in various troubles. His wife Rita, played by Maggie Steed, is not interested in resuming their relationship, and works in a seedy nightclub frequented by American servicemen. He becomes involved with the Labour Party and the union movement. The name of the series is a wordplay on the title of the popular 1908 song 'Shine On, Harvest Moon'. The first series was commissioned and recorded by ATV at their Elstree studios with the remaining series filmed at newly constructed facilities in Nottingham.

A group of retired criminals in London's East End reunite when their friend is brutally murdered by a street gang. They decide to take matters into their own hands and seek revenge, using their old-school skills to outsmart and outmaneuver the young and ruthless gangsters.

Set in London's East End, an escaped prisoner seeks refuge in a family's home while being pursued by the police. As tensions rise, secrets are revealed and relationships are tested.

Meantime follows the lives of an East End family struggling with unemployment, relationships, and mental health issues. With a mix of comedy and drama, the film explores the challenges faced by working-class individuals in 1980s London.

Prospects is a British television comedy drama series that was written by Alan Janes and originally shown on Channel 4 in 1986. Created by Euston Films who had a pedigree of producing successful, gritty drama such as The Sweeney and Minder, it followed the exploits of two East End 'geezer' characters - Jimmy 'Pincy' Pince played by Gary Olsen and Billy played by Brian Bovell and their trials and tribulations of making a living in London's Isle of Dogs. Comprising 12 episodes Prospects - with a comic slant, dealt with many of the major issues affecting British society at the height of the "Thatcherite" '80's including unemployment, crime, poverty, regeneration, social change and racism. Prospects gained a cult following and ratings wise it performed well above expectation for Channel 4. At that time Channel Four received a large subsidy from the rival commercial network ITV in exchange for the right to sell airtime; this gave ITV a significant input into the management of the station. The success of Prospects and the fact that it was produced by a subsidiary of the ITV network's largest station Thames Television meant it was moved to a 9pm prime-time repeat slot on ITV in the Spring/Summer of 1987. This fuelled rumours that the network wanted to develop Prospects into a long-running comedy drama series. However despite seeing potential ITV declined the opportunity to develop it beyond the original first series.

In 1969 London, a group of friends accidentally come across a highly sought-after hot potato of uranium. As they try to figure out how to sell it, they find themselves embroiled in a web of danger and deceit, with multiple factions vying for control of the radioactive substance. The friends must navigate the treacherous world of gangsters, capers, and dark comedy to survive and make a profit.

Defiance is in the air in this evocative newsreel footage of anti-fascist solidarity rallies, after the Battle of Cable Street.

From their iconic house and studio in London’s Brick Lane, Gilbert & George have been at the forefront of British art for over half a century. Their unmistakable art is stark, urban, poetic, profoundly romantic, brutally realistic, and wholly visionary. It has captivated mainstream audiences around the globe. By unpacking their long and literal walk through life – repeatedly likened to a Pilgrimage – substantially with their voices, and few other commentators, the film offers a rare, deep, and captivating insight into their personal philosophy.

In the East End of London, crowds gather to watch Jewish millionaire Bernhard Baron unveil an important new building.

Fighters is a captivating documentary that explores the raw and gritty world of boxing in the East End. It provides an intimate look into the lives of the boxers, their struggles, and their relentless pursuit of success. With compelling stories and stunning visuals, this film gives viewers an inside perspective of the boxing world like never before.