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Press Gang

  • TV Series
  • 1989–1993
  • 21h 30m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
1.2K
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Julia Sawalha in Press Gang (1989)
A bunch of kids are to make a newspaper for the young, named "Junior Gazette". The series follows these kids both on job and in private.
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A bunch of kids are to make a newspaper for the young, named "Junior Gazette". The series follows these kids both on job and in private.A bunch of kids are to make a newspaper for the young, named "Junior Gazette". The series follows these kids both on job and in private.A bunch of kids are to make a newspaper for the young, named "Junior Gazette". The series follows these kids both on job and in private.

  • Creator
    • Bill Moffat
  • Stars
    • Julia Sawalha
    • Dexter Fletcher
    • Paul Reynolds
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    1.2K
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    • Creator
      • Bill Moffat
    • Stars
      • Julia Sawalha
      • Dexter Fletcher
      • Paul Reynolds
    • 27User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 3 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Julia Sawalha
    Julia Sawalha
    • Lynda Day…
    • 1989–1993
    Dexter Fletcher
    Dexter Fletcher
    • Spike Thomson…
    • 1989–1993
    Paul Reynolds
    Paul Reynolds
    • Colin Mathews
    • 1989–1993
    Kelda Holmes
    Kelda Holmes
    • Sarah Jackson
    • 1989–1993
    Mmoloki Chrystie
    • Frazz Davis
    • 1989–1993
    Lee Ross
    Lee Ross
    • Kenny Phillips
    • 1989–1993
    Joanna Dukes
    Joanna Dukes
    • Tiddler
    • 1989–1993
    Lucy Benjamin
    Lucy Benjamin
    • Julie Craig
    • 1989–1993
    Nick Stringer
    Nick Stringer
    • Mr. Sullivan
    • 1989–1992
    Clive Wood
    Clive Wood
    • Matt Kerr
    • 1989–1993
    Gabrielle Anwar
    Gabrielle Anwar
    • Sam Black
    • 1990
    Charlie Creed-Miles
    Charlie Creed-Miles
    • Danny McColl
    • 1989
    Andy Crowe
    • Billy Homer
    • 1989–1992
    Jeremy Hodge
    • Kevin…
    • 1990–1992
    Angela Bruce
    Angela Bruce
    • Chrissie Stuart
    • 1989–1990
    Sophie Newton
    • Member of The News Team…
    • 1990–1992
    Claire Hearnden
    • Laura
    • 1989–1990
    Mark Baxter
    • Member of The News Team…
    • 1989–1990
    • Creator
      • Bill Moffat
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Reviewers say 'Press Gang' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Spike and Lynda's relationship in the series grew out into a real one for Julia Sawalha and Dexter Fletcher. They were an item for several years and even lived together before going their separate ways.
    • Quotes
      • [Entering a room]
      • Spike: Girls please, tongues in.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 100 Greatest Kids TV Shows (2001)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • January 16, 1989 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 校園新聞編輯室
    • Filming locations
      • Uxbridge, Greater London, England, UK(on location)
    • Production companies
      • Central Independent Television
      • Richmond Films & Television
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 21h 30m(1290 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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