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Overview
Blackeyes is a four-part BBC television miniseries written and directed by Dennis Potter, based on his novel of the same name. The complex, surreal drama follows novelist Maurice James Kingsley, who bases a successful book on his niece Jessica's modeling career, angering her as he turns her experiences into a story of a victimised woman named Blackeyes. Jessica in turn rewrites the novel to liberate the character.
Details
- Created by
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- First aired
- November 29, 1989
- Last aired
- December 20, 1989
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia
Network
Production
Cast
Michael GoughMaurice James Kingsley
Carol RoyleJessica
Gina BellmanBlackeyes
Nigel PlanerJeff
Colin JeavonsJamieson- Hannah MorrisLittle Jessica
John ShrapnelDetective Blake
David WestheadMark Wilsher- Nicky BeeStilt Man
Gary LoveColin
Peter GuinnessPhotographer
Nicholas WoodesonStilk
Cyril ShapsPathologist- Ann BellCasting Director
Lee SimpsonConstable- Dennis LotisSinger
Christopher GuardNigel Bennon
Charles GraySebastian
Ian GelderRupert
Peter BirchCharles
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