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Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Type: Miniseries

Rating: 5.5/10

Blackeyes

TV SERIES 1989 1 SEASON

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.

This production, originally released in 1989, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, Mystery genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 5.5 across its 1 season.

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  • • Explores themes within Drama and Mystery.
  • • Produced in United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia.
  • • Original Language: English.

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Miniseries

4 Episodes • Aired 1989-11-29

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.

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