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Blackeyes

Drama

Release

29 Nov 1989

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

Production

BBC Two

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.

Plot

Complex multi-layered tale of novelist appropriating niece's life story as model for trashy bestseller about abused fictional model. Niece rewrites novel to liberate character from male exploitation.

Cast

Michael GoughCarol RoyleNigel Planer

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 6.9/10

Miniseries

Novelist Maurice James Kingsley 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.

Air Date:30 Nov 1989
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Part 1

Runtime:50m
Air Date:30 Nov 1989Available

Episodes of Miniseries

4 episodes

EP 1
EP 2
EP 3
EP 4
S1 E1