Stichwort Manchester

Der arbeitslose Johnny flüchtet sich aus Manchester zu einer Ex-Freundin in London. Nach einer kurzen "Beziehung" zu ihrer dauerbekifften Mitbewohnerin Sophie, macht er sich auf zu einem Streifzug durch die Nacht. Dort begegnet er anderen gescheiterten Existenzen, deren Lebenslügen er mit beissendem Sarkasmus entlarvt, um ihnen den letzten Funken Stolz zu rauben und sie seine intellektuelle Überlegenheit spüren zu lassen. Doch er überspannt den Bogen und kehrt geprügelt zurück in die WG. Parallel verfolgt man einen Yuppie - nicht minder asozial als Johnny. Er begnügt sicht nicht damit, andere nur mit Worten zu quälen. Sein Erfolg beruht wohl darauf, dass er sich nimmt, was er will. Auch er nistet sich in der WG ein..

Erzählt wird anhand von Fakten und verfilmten Gerüchten die Entwicklung der Musikszene von Manchester von den späten 1970er Jahren bis zum Jahr 1997. Die zentrale Figur im Film ist Tony Wilson, der den Zuschauer durch den Film führt und sich des Öfteren kommentierend zur Kamera hinwendet. Zentrale Motive der Handlung sind die Entstehung und Entwicklung des Musiklabels Factory Records sowie der involvierten Bands. Die erste Hälfte des Films beschäftigt sich dabei vor allem mit Joy Division / New Order, die zweite Hälfte mit den Happy Mondays, wobei auch andere Bands aus dem behandelten Umfeld, wie A Certain Ratio und The Durutti Column dargestellt werden. Mehrere Personen, wie Tony Wilson selbst, Howard Devoto von den Buzzcocks, Mark E. Smith von The Fall und viele andere haben kleine Auftritte am Rand der Handlung.

Der arbeitslose Bob hält sich mit Gelegenheitsjobs über Wasser. Manchmal sind es auch kleinkriminelle Unternehmungen mit seinem Freund Tommy, die das nötige Geld für die Familie erwirtschaften. Doch um sich das teure Kommunionskleid für seine Tochter leisten zu können, nimmt Bob das Geld eines skrupellosen Kredithaies an.

Der junge Jimmy Grimble ist fußballbegeistert und ein begnadeter Nachwuchsspieler. Leider spielt er nur immer dann gut, wenn ihn niemand dabei beobachtet. Als er aber in die Schulhausmannschaft aufgenommen wird, ist es an der Zeit für Jimmy sich mit seinen Problemen auseinanderzusetzen. Hilfreich dabei ist seine neue Freundin und ein Paar "Zauberschuhe", welches er von einer Obdachlosen bekommt.

Gabriel ist konfuse sechzehn und nutzt seinen Schüleraustausch in Manchester, um Marcus der auch aus Island kommt, nach einer Kneipentour zu küssen. Zurück in Rejkjavik merken zwar seine Eltern und die Freunde aus seiner Clique, dass Gabriel sich verändert hat, aber niemand kriegt mit, womit das zusammenhängt. Gréta sucht ihren leiblichen Vater, Stella wird von ihrer Großmutter tyrannisiert und Gabriels Eltern stellen die falschen Fragen. Erst, als er zufällig Marcus über den Weg läuft, fängt Gabriel an, sich seinen eigenen Gefühlen zu stellen.

The residents of Coronation Street are ordinary, working-class people, and the show follows them through regular social and family interactions at home, in the workplace, and in their local pub, the Rovers Return Inn. Britain's longest-running soap.

The story of a young group of siblings pretty much abandoned by their parents, surviving by their wits - and humor - on a rough Manchester council estate. Whilst they won't admit it, they need help and find it in Steve, a young middle class lad who falls for Fiona, the oldest sibling, and increasingly finds himself drawn to this unconventional and unique family. Anarchic family life seen through the eyes of an exceptionally bright fifteen year old, who struggles to come of age in the context of his belligerent father, closeted brother, psychotic sister and internet porn star neighbors.

Waterloo Road is a UK television drama series the first broadcast was in the United Kingdom on BBC One on 9 March 2006. Originally set in a troubled comprehensive school in Rochdale, England, the location of the show was moved to the former Greenock Academy in Greenock, Scotland in 2012. The series focuses on the lives of the school's teachers and students, and confronts social issues such as extramarital affairs, abortion, divorce, child abuse, and suicide. Waterloo Road is produced by Shed Productions, the company responsible for Bad Girls and Footballers' Wives.

The wise-cracking Fitz is a brilliant but flawed criminal psychologist with a remarkable insight into the criminal mind.

A detective chief inspector from 2006 is investigating a serial killer when he is knocked over by a speeding car. Waking up, he finds himself mysteriously transported back in time to 1973. Initially struggling to come to terms with his situation, he has to come to terms with the old-fashioned technology and attitude of the day, while figuring out how he came to be trapped in the past.

Second incarnation of the childrens puppet show, picking up almost directly where "The Sooty show" left off Sooty, Sweep, Soo and little cousin Scampi continue their adventures with Matthew.

Sitcom about a small-time dope dealer and his strange collection of acquaintances.

Follow the lives and loves of a group of thirtysomethings in a heart-warming comic drama as they try to find true love - or at least keep their relationships on track. In this wry and funny look at a generation which is as confused as it is liberated by the choices it faces, will the chill in their feet put out the passion that burns in their hearts?

Stuart Jones has got it all. He's rich, drop-dead gorgeous and always the centre of attention. He can be forgiven the arrogance because he's pretty close to perfection. His best mate Vince Tyler is funny, adorable and definitely a babe but, unlike his friend, has zero confidence in himself. Since time began, Vince has carried a torch for Stuart but his love remains firmly unrequited. They're both 29, hitting Canal Street every night, stalwarts of the scene but just starting to wonder where else their lives may be going. Then along comes Nathan Maloney. Young, wild and coming out with a vengeance, he crowbars his way into their world and once he arrives, nothing is ever the same again.

Keeping these streets clean is a Herculean task, enough to demoralize even the keenest rookie – but there’s a reason why this hotchpotch of committed cops are on this force, on this side of town. Drug labs, arsonists, neo-Nazis and notorious murderers are all in a day’s work for this close-knit team, led by the dizzyingly capable but unquestionably unhinged DI Vivienne Deering. But when a particularly twisted serial killer emerges it leaves even the most hardened of these seasoned coppers reeling.

D.C. Rachel Bailey and D.C. Janet Scott have a robust and engaging friendship which enables them to draw upon each other’s strengths and investigate murders for the Manchester Metropolitan Police.

Anthology drama following the lives and passions of neighbors on a northern English street.

Albion Market is a short-lived British soap opera, intended as a companion to Coronation Street on ITV.

British comedy series focusing on the lives of a working-class family in Manchester who love the TV.

Through eight stand-alone stories, this series follows different aspects of LGBT life. Each episode focuses on the unique storyline of a diverse character dealing with life, loves and losses. Scotty is a young lesbian dealing with unrequited love, while Dean harbors family secrets and has an affair with a mystery man from Newcastle. Sian is torn between her lover and her overprotective mother. Helen has an ex who won't leave her alone.

The life of Jimmy Savile, a man who, for decades, became one of the UK’s most influential celebrities, but in death has become one of the most reviled figures of modern history following revelations of extensive and horrific abuse.

Original drama series from Russell T Davies exploring the passions and pitfalls of 21st century gay life, beginning with the most disastrous date night in history.

The exploits and cases of two rival barristers' chambers with very different attitudes to justice.

Shaun, Harvey, Gadget, Trev and Kelly hit up the nightlife of raves and ecstasy. Woody and Lol are happy, living together with their kids and Combo is still in prison. But things slowly change. This is the year 1990 and This is England.

Follow the lives and woes of the residents of a Manchester house divided into four different flats. Gemma Foster's neighbour, Emma, now goes by the name of Belle, looking to start a new life. Three other interconnected stories tell a tale of love, loss, birth, death, the ordinary, the extraordinary, and everything in between.