Blackeyes

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.

Created by Dennis Potter

Network

• BBC Two

Seasons & Episodes

Cast

• 

  Michael Gough

  Maurice James Kingsley

  4 eps

• 

  Carol Royle

  Jessica

  4 eps

• 

  Gina Bellman

  Blackeyes

  4 eps

• 

  Nigel Planer

  Jeff

  4 eps

Themes

• based on novel or book
• betrayal
• miniseries
• uncle niece relationship
• literary adaptation
• women's liberation
• fashion model

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