Movies and TvShows featuring "north-of-england" theme.

Set in the 1830s in Yorkshire, Gentleman Jack tells the story of Anne Lister, a land-owner who defies societal norms by openly leading a lesbian lifestyle. Based on a true story, the series explores Anne's relationships, her struggles with her own identity, and her determination to live life on her own terms.

Years and Years takes place in the near future, following the lives of the Lyons family as they navigate political unrest, technological advancements, and personal challenges. Set in the 2020s and 2030s, the series offers a cautionary tale of a dystopian society marked by the rise of fascism, immigration crises, and the effects of technology on relationships and society.

In a desperate hunt, the police race against time to catch a serial killer who is terrorizing Yorkshire. As the investigation unfolds, the cat and mouse game between the killer and the law enforcement intensifies, leading to a gripping confrontation.

In a once thriving mining community in Northeast England, the future of The Old Oak pub hangs by a thread. With the closure of mines, the village has fallen on hard times. When Syrian refugees are suddenly placed in the village, the pub becomes a battleground. TJ, the landlord, forms an unlikely friendship with a young Syrian girl named Yara. Together, they strive to bridge the gap between the two communities and bring understanding. A deeply moving drama about fragilities and hopes.

North & South is a TV show that explores the love story between Margaret Hale and John Thornton, amidst the backdrop of social conflict and industrialization during the 19th century in England. Margaret, a young woman from the South, moves with her family to a northern industrial town and finds herself caught between the working class and the prosperous industrialists. As Margaret and John navigate their differences and societal pressures, they discover a deep connection and a love that transcends social boundaries.

Brass is a British comedy-drama series made by Granada Television for ITV and eventually Channel 4. Set mostly in Utterley, a fictional Lancashire mining town in the 1930s, Brass was a comedy satirising the working-class period dramas of the 1970s and the American supersoaps such as Dallas and Dynasty. Unusually for ITV comedies of the time, there was no laughter track and the humour deliberately kept extremely dry, using convoluted wordplay and subtle commentary on popular culture. Brass is northern English slang for "money" as well as for "effrontery". The series also gleefully parodied the 1977 Granada TV dramatisation of Dickens' Hard Times, which also starred Timothy West. The series, created by John Stevenson and Julian Roach, was set around two feuding families—the wealthy Hardacres and the poor, working-class Fairchilds, who lived in a small terraced house rented from the Hardacre empire. The Hardacre family was headed by the ruthless self-made businessman Bradley, who espoused Thatcherite rhetoric while coming up with various harebrained schemes to make his businesses more efficient so he could sack workers, and his alcoholic aristocratic wife Lady Patience. The head of the Fairchilds was the stern "Red" Agnes, who spread militant socialist rhetoric around the Hardacre mine, mill and munitions factory, and her doltish, forelock-tugging husband George, who is dominated by his wife and his boss. In a twist, Agnes was also Bradley Hardacre's mistress.

The A Word is a drama series that explores the impact of autism on a family in Manchester, England. It follows the story of a young boy named Joe who is diagnosed with autism, and his parents struggle to understand and accept his condition. The show delves into the challenges faced by the family as they navigate the complexities of autism and its effect on their relationships.

Strangers is a UK police drama that appeared on ITV between 1978 and 1982. After the success of the TV series The XYY Man, adapted from books by Kenneth Royce, Granada TV devised a new series to feature the regular characters of Detective Sergeant George Bulman and his assistant Detective Constable Derek Willis. The result was Strangers. The series began as a fairly standard police drama series with Bulman as its eccentric lead. Its premise was that a group of police officers have been brought together from different parts of the country to the north of England. There, the fact that they are not known locally gives them the opportunity to infiltrate where a more familiar local detective could not. Initially, the team consisted of Bulman, Willis and Linda Doran. Their local liaison was provided by Detective Sergeant David Singer; their superior was Chief Inspector Rainbow. Despite being based around a comparatively small team of detectives, a regular feature of the programme in its early years was that few episodes featured the entire team, with most using just two or three of the regulars in any major role.

Not with a Bang was a short-lived British television sitcom produced by London Weekend Television in 1990. It ran for seven episodes, each 30 minutes long. The show was a dark science fiction comedy, focusing on the end of the human race on Earth. The title comes from the last line of T. S. Eliot's poem The Hollow Men "not with a bang, but a whimper".

Warren is a sitcom set in a cul-de-sac in the north of England. It follows the life of Warren Thompson, a pedantic and often grumpy driving instructor, as he navigates the challenges of his job, his relationships, and the antics of his neighbors. With a teenager as a partner and a cast of colorful characters, Warren's life is never dull.

Northern Lights is a heartfelt film that follows the story of a recovering alcoholic novelist who finds solace and redemption while navigating the challenges of love, family, and mental health. Set in the northern lights of Manchester, the film delves into themes of anxiety, loneliness, and the power of compassion.

Strangeways Here We Come is a dark comedy that follows the lives of a group of working-class friends living on a council estate in the north of England. When they become involved with a loan shark, a murder, and a blackmail scheme, their lives take a chaotic turn. Along the way, they navigate a birthday party, a sex tape, a flasher, and the use of drugs. Through it all, they rely on their friendship and wit to overcome the challenges they face.

The Narrator follows a young filmmaker as he navigates the challenges of making his first film. With an unreliable narrator, surreal elements, and a mix of comedy and drama, the film explores themes of self-awareness, absurdity, and the creative process. Set in London and Manchester, the story takes place in various locations including a train station, a film set, and a theater. As the filmmaker interviews a theatrical producer and an agent, he delves into the complexities of the film industry and the idea of free will.

The final episode in our Mini-Docs series comes from musician and writer Jake Anderson, who explores the niche music genres which find an increasing audience in the North East. On a mission to discover outside-the-mainstream sounds and the driving forces behind their creation, Jake chats with musicians Me Lost Me, SQUARMS and Mariam Rezaei, along with some of the major players keeping these sonically-engaging sound makers doing what they’re doing, including Simeon Soden from Kaneda Records and Lee Etherington of TUSK. This mini-documentary features reflections on some of the most unique acts in the North East, what genre boundaries actually mean and artists’ hopes for the future of the North East’s alternative scene. This is an Art Mouse film for NARC. TV, written and directed by Jake Anderson.

Cotton Wool follows the story of a family in rural England as they face the challenges of disability, social issues, and the impact of a massive stroke. The film explores themes of family relationships, cultural diversity, and the struggle for social justice.

The mysterious Lilith hasn't left her room in weeks, but a video call with her boyfriend Julien helps her to come out of her shell.

After a suicide attempt, Kate moves in with her estranged working-class Aunt Trish, where she spends the next few weeks roped up in Trish's madcap world as they learn to live with eachother.

Esther Johnson’s film uses local archive footage to convey the story of Sunderland's involvement in the First World War, from the men who fought in the fields to those who stayed behind to work in the region’s shipyards and munitions factories.

The Hairy Bikers return with a new series exploring the best food from the north of England on a road trip from east to west. Si and Dave cook everything from traditional local delicacies to more exotic fare made with local ingredients.