Hard to know how truly realistic this dark representation of life of the breadline is for, the period, but it's a solidly-portrayed vision of poverty, casual crime, domestic violence and child neglect. Perhaps the performances could be better, but I was certainly engaged with the characters without any problems. Doctor Who fans will recognise John Bennett, better known as Li H'sen Chang from the Talons of Weng-Chiang, as an ex-con.
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