TV series
Blackeyes
1989, English, on BBC Two. Created by Dennis Potter.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 1989
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Latest episode
S1 E4: Part 4
Aired 20 December 1989
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Dennis PotterCreator
- Michael GoughMaurice James Kingsley · 4 ep
- Carol RoyleJessica · 4 ep
- Gina BellmanBlackeyes · 4 ep
- Nigel PlanerJeff · 4 ep
- Colin JeavonsJamieson · 4 ep
- Hannah MorrisLittle Jessica · 4 ep
- Dennis PotterNarrator (voice, uncredited) · 4 ep
- John ShrapnelDetective Blake · 3 ep
- David WestheadMark Wilsher · 3 ep
- Nicky BeeStilt Man · 3 ep
- Gary LoveColin · 2 ep
- Peter GuinnessPhotographer · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 29 November 1989
- Last aired
- 20 December 1989
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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Blackeyes: quick answers
Is Blackeyes worth watching?
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How many seasons of Blackeyes are there?
Blackeyes has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is Blackeyes finished?
Yes. Blackeyes ended in 1989, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Blackeyes suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Blackeyes?
If you liked Blackeyes, try The Rainmaker, Smiley's People, What Remains.
Who created Blackeyes?
Blackeyes was created by Dennis Potter and stars Michael Gough, Carol Royle, Gina Bellman.