

Blackeyes
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.
Cast

Michael Gough
Maurice James Kingsley

Carol Royle
Jessica

Gina Bellman
Blackeyes

Nigel Planer
Jeff

Colin Jeavons
Jamieson
Hannah Morris
Little Jessica
Seasons
Novelist Maurice James Kingsley 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.
E1Part 1
Nov 29, 1989
E2Part 2
Dec 6, 1989
E3Part 3
Dec 13, 1989
E4Part 4
Dec 20, 1989
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Storyline
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.
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