Tony Garnett Movies

A British woman faces a downward social climb thanks to her country's rigid and problem-ridden welfare system.

Private investigator Nick Sharman accepts a case which at first seems intriguing, but ends up causing him bitter regret.

The workers of Milton Colliery prepare for a royal visit from Prince Charles.

A newlywed couple visits the husband's hometown of Geneva, where they are subjected to threats stemming from the death of his former fiancée.

A documentary on the films of Ken Loach. Interviews with cast and crew who worked with Loach over the years. It describe his approach to allowing...

Kate, a young girl under psychiatric examination, suffers from a lack of confidence, self-esteem and self-control – telling of the “bad...

Semi-autobiographical TV play by Dennis Potter, from the BBC's 'Wednesday Play' series. It deals with the experiences of Nigel Barton, a young man...

When a boy discovers that both his parents are in prison, he sets out to find them.

The tale of two women: Sandra, an ambitious but naive Birmingham working girl who moves to London with the hope of securing wealthier patrons, and...

A boy goes to see his probation officer.

A couple of old friends drown their sorrows together while reveling in the naivety of a young newly-wed.

An improvised character piece, overseen by Les Blair and Tony Garnett set in the everyday life of a group of polytechnic students.

Ken Loach's production for Save The Children, withheld from public view until 2011.

A slow-witted couple decide to start a family.

The obsessive supporters of Everton FC forsake wives, families and God to follow their beloved team. Meanwhile, the club and its players try to live...

Comedian, actor and ex-English teacher Greg Davies is a lifelong fan of Barry Hines's classic novel A Kestrel for a Knave, the story of Billy Casper...

Ken Loach's first production for ITV, shown under the 'Sunday Night Theatre' strand (originally broadcast 18th July 1971). After a Lifetime is...

The Lump is an uncompromising exploration of exploitation and resistance within the building trade.

A window cleaner fancies a sausage roll, but all is not well in the sausage roll factory.

The life and passions of a speaker at Hyde Park Corner.