Episode 1
Drama telling the story of two Manchester families. It is the summer of 1996, and Daniel is trying to heal a family rift. But when a bomb explodes their lives are forever changed.
Summer, 1996. The day England take on Scotland in the European Championships. In the heart of Manchester, Daniel Cotton is trying to heal a severe rift between his dad Samuel and brother Robbo. But when a huge bomb explodes in the city centre, their peace negotiations are cut short, and their lives changed forever.
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Web Exclusive: Behind the Scenes at the Euro '96 pub scene
Duration: 01:36
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Family reunion
Duration: 01:23
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Football fever
Duration: 01:16
Music Played
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Leftfield
Afro Left
- Leftism.
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The Smiths
Ask
- Louder Than Bombs.
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David O'Brien
Back with the faces
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Robert Miles
Children
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Electronic
Get the Message
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The Stone Roses
I wanna be adored
- The Stone Roses.
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Happy Mondays
Kinky Afro
- Pills 'n' Thrills and bellyaches.
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New Order
Regret
- Republic.
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Mark Morrison
Return of the Mack
- Return of the Mack.
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London Posse
Style
- Gangster Chronicles: The Definitive Collection.
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A Guy Called Gerald
Voodoo Ray
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Daniel | Philip Glenister |
| Samuel | Bernard Hill |
| Robbo | Steven Mackintosh |
| Claire | Saskia Reeves |
| Joanne | Liz White |
| Louise | Morven Christie |
| Charlie | Daniel Rigby |
| Ryan | Ben Ryan Davies |
| Lee | Leon Harrop |
| Newell | Ben Batt |
| Paramedic 1 | Katie Fry |
| Paramedic 2 | Ash Tandon |
| Young Policeman | Garry Graham Smith |
| Stevie | Craig Fitzpatrick |
| Caroline | Portia Victoria |
| Matilda | Claire Cooper |
| Peter | Chris Jordan |
| Stapleton | Vincent Regan |
| Producer | Timothy Bricknell |
| Director | James Strong |
| Writer | Peter Bowker |
Broadcast
- Thu 22 May 2014 21:00
Web Exclusive: Behind the Scenes at the Euro '96 pub scene
See how the tense match atmosphere was created in the pub.