Based on a true story; from the small town of Odessa The Permian High Panthers of 1988 were the most successful high school American football team in Texas history. This thoughtful tale depicts the immense pressure these young lads and their coach found themselves under in a town with nothing else to aspire to; like a "Springfield" devoid of wit, irony or indeed hope. 'Friday Night Lights' is a powerful, gripping drama with excellent performances and a refreshing lack of sporting schmaltz. find out more...

It's recruiting time and despite being short and scrawny, Johnny Walker is America's hottest young football prospect. His dilemma: should he take one of the many offers from college talent scouts or should he attend the local state college with his girlfriend and give up his football career? Fairly standard 80s flick that will strike a chord with anyone who grew up in a fantasy world with a fictitious affluent LA family. find out more...

A spin-off from the 2006 film 'This Is England', but set three years later, 'This Is England '86' focuses on the mod revival scene rather than the skinhead subculture. Though the mini-series stars much of the same cast as the film Shaun (Thomas Turgoose) plays a less central role and the series's main character is Lol (Vicky McClure). Against the backdrop of the1986 FIFA World Cup and, as he completes his last school exam, Shaun realises he will have to find his way in the world. His friends, wh find out more...