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Series — 1989

Blackeyes (1989)

5.90h 50mDrama — 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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A high-signal pick with 9 votes.

BBC / Television New Zealand / Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Michael Gough as Maurice James Kingsley

Michael Gough

Maurice James Kingsley

Carol Royle as Jessica

Carol Royle

Jessica

Gina Bellman as Blackeyes

Gina Bellman

Blackeyes

Nigel Planer as Jeff

Nigel Planer

Jeff

Colin Jeavons as Jamieson

Colin Jeavons

Jamieson

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Hannah Morris

Little Jessica

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