This is England '88, the three part series by Shane Meadows to show next week on Channel 4 at 10pm, for three consecutive nights.

Filmmaker Shane Meadows follows up the award-winning This Is England '86 series with three new one-hour films, which will be aired over three consecutive nights on Channel 4. 

The series follows on 18 months after '86, in the 3 days running up to Christmas. 

This Is England '88- Episode Schedule

• Episode 1- Tuesday 13 December 10.00pm 
• Episode 2 - Wednesday 14 December 10.00pm 
• Episode 3- Thursday 15 December 10.00pm 

Each episode will be available, on 4oD, the day after it was transmitted.  

Episode One: It's Christmas of 1988 as Lol struggles to cope with what life has thrown at her. Haunted by the devastating events that took place 18 months previously, she finds her reserves of strength ebbing away. With her soul mate Woody, heartbroken from her betrayal and in self-imposed exile from the gang, Lol becomes increasingly isolated and alone. It's December 23 and life isn't looking so festive. Lol is struggling to cope with new responsibilities and past haunts. Smell and Shaun are still together, just about, but Shaun's gone all lothario attending drama college, preparing for the Christmas play with new girl in town, Fay. And Woody has a new girlfriend, the lovely Jennifer. Lovely, but no Lol - the polar opposite to Lol. Milky returns from some time away, but what reception will he get?

This Is England '88 trailer.