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Blackeyes

1989-11-29 · 50 min / episode · ★ 5.9

Drama · Mystery

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.

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Creators
Dennis Potter
Production companies
BBC, Television New Zealand, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Countries
United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia
Status
Ended

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Michael GoughMichael GoughMaurice James Kingsley
Carol RoyleCarol RoyleJessica
Gina BellmanGina BellmanBlackeyes
Nigel PlanerNigel PlanerJeff
Colin JeavonsColin JeavonsJamieson
Hannah MorrisLittle Jessica

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