Set in 1971, East Is East is a comedy-drama that tells the story of an Asian man living in England, struggling to balance his traditional Muslim upbringing with the changing times and the influence of a domineering father. The film explores themes of cultural clash, family dynamics, and the challenges faced by immigrants in a modern society.
Meet the people living and working in the eye of Manchester’s remarkable housing boom.
A Taste of Honey tells the story of Jo, a teenage girl living with her single mother in a small apartment in working-class England. When her mother remarries and leaves Jo, she finds herself sharing a bed with a sailor named Jimmy. Jo becomes pregnant, but Jimmy abandons her, leaving Jo to navigate the challenges of being a single mother. The film explores themes of love, family relationships, societal expectations, and the struggles faced by working-class individuals.
Class of 92 is a documentary that explores the extraordinary rise of a group of young football players from Salford who went on to achieve great success. It focuses on the friendship and camaraderie among the players, as well as their journey from humble beginnings to becoming legends in the world of football.
Between 1968 and 1970, J M Goodger, a lecturer at the University of Salford, made a film record of the living conditions in the slums of Ordsall, Salford, which were then in the process of being demolished. Under the title 'The Changing face of Salford', the film was in two parts: 'Life in the slums' and 'Bloody slums'.
Finally allowed to reconnect with human people again, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Brennan has forgotten how to do it and needs your help. You'd think he'd be amazing with crowds after being on Live At The Apollo, Celebrity Coach Trip and Joe Lycett's tour. But the world just seems a bit much. Sounds really lockdowny doesn't it? But it's not. Promise. It's a show about you, me and all the others.
A day in the life of the Manchester Evening News.
Salford, Manchester - Ashley's been suspended from school. Stoney is looking for drugs. And Kieren and Sammy are bored. It's a typical Friday night - Until a new arrival changes everything.
Cameras follow life at Harrop Fold Secondary School in Salford, Greater Manchester, a school at the heart of a changing community. The school has had a brief but involved history since its creation in 2001.
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