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Liverpool on the Box
Producers, dramatists and stars recall some of the programmes inspired by Liverpool. Features Willy Russell, Phil Redmond, Nerys Hughes, Gerry Marsden, Carla Lane and Ken Loach.
Producers, dramatists and stars recall some of the programmes inspired by Liverpool. For half a century, British television has followed the changing fortunes of the city. At the same time, some of our finest screenwriters and film-makers have reflected the city's triumphs and tragedies in much-loved TV dramas, documentaries, and comedies, such as The Liver Birds, Bread, Brookside and Z-Cars. Features interviews with Willy Russell, Phil Redmond, Nerys Hughes, Eddie Braben, Gerry Marsden, Carla Lane and Ken Loach.
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Mon 25 Aug 2008
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