The Heights vs This Is England '88
The Heights has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.5/10 for This Is England '88). This Is England '88 is the older of the two (2011 against 2019). Both are drama shows, so they suit a similar mood.
The Heights
This Is England '88| The Heights | This Is England '88 | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2019 | 2011 |
| Seasons | 2 | 1 |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | AU | – |
| Creator / director | – | Shane Meadows |
| Main cast | Briallen Clarke, Calen Tassone, Roz Hammond, Saskia Hampele, Shari Sebbens | Stephen Graham, Joseph Gilgun, Johnny Harris, Thomas Turgoose, Helen Behan |
Synopsis
The Heights
A groundbreaking serial about a community trying to protect its way of life, while under the constant threat of gentrification and the social stratification of its neighbourhood.
This Is England '88
Set during Christmas 1988, Lol is haunted by the devastating events that took place two and a half years before. She and Woody both find themselves struggling to cope with their lives without each other after he leaves the gang. Lol is carrying the burden of her guilt, whilst Woody is trying to build a domestic life with a new girlfriend and a potential promotion at work. Shaun has started drama college and, although still in a relationship…
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