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This Town Episode 2, 1 April 2024, BBC One
This Town, a new BBC drama series from the creator of Peaky Blinders, Steven Knight, explores the impact of music amidst the social and political unrest of the 1980s. The second episode airs this Monday 1 April 2024 at 9.00pm
Set in the West Midlands cities of Birmingham and Coventry, the series immerses viewers in the vibrant ska and two-tone music scene that characterized the era. Knight’s script interweaves the stories of four young people who find common ground in their shared passion for music.
Episode 2 continues the tale of Dante Williams (Levi Brown), a college student and aspiring poet, as he becomes further entangled in a world of complexity and violence. Williams, along with his cousin Bardon Quinn (Ben Rose), finds himself drawn into a narrative of familial pressure and political turmoil.
Dante’s brother, Gregory (Jordan Bolger), serves in the British Army in Belfast, while Bardon faces mounting IRA activity in Coventry. The episode’s plot intensifies as Williams unexpectedly finds himself in a confrontation with a group of hostile skinheads.
Knight’s deep-rooted connection to the Midlands and the era lends the series an air of authenticity. The drama unfolds amid the region’s tumultuous social landscape, marked by racial tensions, IRA activities, and the impactful leadership of Margaret Thatcher.
The series boasts an impressive cast, including Levi Brown, Jordan Bolger, Ben Rose, and Eve Austin, alongside well known actors such as Michelle Dockery, Geraldine James, and David Dawson.
With a focus on the impact of music as a means of escape, This Town presents a nuanced portrayal of a community navigating a tumultuous time in British history.
Tune in to BBC One on Monday 1 April 2024 at 9.00pmto experience this thoughtful portrayal of a community and its resilience.
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