The BEST episodes written by Jack Thorne

'88 - Episode 3
star
10.00
28 votes

#1 - '88 - Episode 3

This Is England - Season 2 - Episode 3

Renowned filmmaker Shane Meadows follows up the explosive award-winning This Is England '86 with three new one-hour films. In the third and final film, it's Christmas Day; Shaun's messed up big style this time and it's hit him hard. The gang is getting merry until they bump head first into Woody and Jennifer. It's the first time Woody and Milky have seen each other since... punches fly, it's messy. Things are coming to a head for Lol too; she's not coping and is struggling to find any kind of peace. It's gotta get worse before it gets better. This is Christmas, This is England '88.

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Episode 4
star
8.52
766 votes

#2 - Episode 4

The Fades - Season 1 - Episode 4

Up is down and black is white as Paul's family and friends struggle to cope in the aftermath of his accident. Meanwhile, the Angelics are torn apart by moral compromises and a strange new man with deadly intentions moves relentlessly through town.

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'88 - Episode 2
star
8.50
56 votes

#3 - '88 - Episode 2

This Is England - Season 2 - Episode 2

Renowned filmmaker Shane Meadows follows up the explosive award-winning This Is England '86 with three new one-hour films. In film two, it's Christmas Eve and there's a decision to make. Woody's been offered a promotion at work - fast-track up the management ladder or motorway to mediocrity, depends on how you look at it. Lol's crying out for help. She pays a visit to Combo in prison. Shaun takes centre stage for his acting debut. In true style the gang all attend, well, all apart from Woody. Smell's suspicions are heightened when she walks in on Shaun and Fay's intimate rehearsals backstage. There's an after-show party. 'Tis the season to be jolly, but is it all going to end in tears?

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'88 - Episode 1
star
8.50
56 votes

#4 - '88 - Episode 1

This Is England - Season 2 - Episode 1

Renowned filmmaker Shane Meadows follows up the award-winning This Is England '86 with three new one-hour films. Shown over three consecutive nights This Is England '88 sees Meadows picks up the action in the 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. In the first film it's December 23 and life isn't looking so festive for some. Lol is struggling to cope with new responsibilities and past haunts. Smell and Shaun are still together, just about. 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?

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Final Goodbyes
star
8.49
991 votes

#5 - Final Goodbyes

Skins - Season 2 - Episode 10

It's A-Level results day for the gang but not all of them are present. Decisions are made as they all prepare for the next chapter of their lives.

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'86 - Episode 4
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8.46
195 votes

#6 - '86 - Episode 4

This Is England - Season 1 - Episode 4

After waking, Combo informs Shaun and Smell that his mother is dying. Shaun takes him to see his mother, but when they get there they discover she has already died. Combo says goodbye to his mother's body.

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Episode 6
star
8.41
703 votes

#7 - Episode 6

The Fades - Season 1 - Episode 6

A town left deserted. An Angelic on the edge of desperation. A Fade on the cusp of victory. And a reluctant 17 year old boy with visions of the apocalypse - it all comes down to this final showdown. People will die. Ash will fall. It is inevitable.

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'86 - Episode 3
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8.17
256 votes

#8 - '86 - Episode 3

This Is England - Season 1 - Episode 3

Shaun faces life on the streets after he rejects his mother, and Lol's troubles are compounded when her father Mick reveals his true colours. Meanwhile, a game of football at the park descends into chaos, Meggy comes close to meeting the son he never knew he had, and a familiar face returns to the fold.

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Episode 5
star
8.16
726 votes

#9 - Episode 5

The Fades - Season 1 - Episode 5

Paul came back to life for a reason, but he's just not sure what that reason might be. Meanwhile, more Fades are being reborn and nothing can stop them. As they infiltrate the town, Paul's home life and Angelic life are put on a collision course.

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Naomi
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8.14
843 votes

#10 - Naomi

Skins - Season 3 - Episode 6

Naomi (Lily Loveless) thinks she has the world worked out, and puts people in their appropriate boxes. There's her hippy mum (Olivia Colman); the adoration from Emily (Kathryn Prescott); Cook's (Jack O'Connell) insulting misogyny; and her politics teacher, Kieran's (Ardal O'Hanlon), flattery. She thinks she has them all sussed, and that it's only her who can see the truth. However, the upcoming student elections leave her at a loss, and her insecurities get the better of her. The trust and confidence inspired by a friend encourages her to stand up to her arch rival, the antithesis of everything she stands for, as her and Cook go head to head; but Naomi learns that nothing is black and white anymore.

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'86 - Episode 1
star
8.09
464 votes

#11 - '86 - Episode 1

This Is England - Season 1 - Episode 1

Shaun is about to leave school and enter the adult world. All he wants to do is enjoy his freedom while he still can, but his mother and the local bullies have other ideas. Meanwhile, Woody and Lol nervously anticipate their wedding, but one of them is getting cold feet - before a medical emergency places the big day in jeopardy.

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Episode 4
star
8.07
136 votes

#12 - Episode 4

The Virtues - Season 1 - Episode 4

The final episode sees Joseph and Dinah finally get the answers they have been searching for. They each have to decide whether to seek their own justice, or to forgive.

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Episode 2
star
8.01
804 votes

#13 - Episode 2

The Fades - Season 1 - Episode 2

Neil goes underground to begin planning his fight back against the Fades and as Paul's terrifying visions continue, Neil takes him to see an ancient Fade, who foresees Paul's importance in the looming battle. Realising how high the stakes have become, Paul decides the upcoming school ball will be his big goodbye to his old life. Meanwhile, DC Armstrong continues to investigate the growing number of missing persons cases in the town, completely unaware that they are being slaughtered by the Fades.

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Everyone
star
7.95
44 votes

#14 - Everyone

Glue - Season 1 - Episode 8

The police throw Ruth a party to celebrate her success in bringing James in. Ruth has doubts that takes her to Elizabeth Marshall's hospital bedside. James uses his one call to contact his friends. He requires one of them to get in touch with a mysterious man who will be able to give him an alibi.

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Episode 3
star
7.95
830 votes

#15 - Episode 3

The Fades - Season 1 - Episode 3

As Paul's powers manifest themselves, his friendship with Mac and relationship with Jay are pushed to breaking point. Meanwhile, a host of new Angelics arrive in town just as the Fades' plans evolve in a chilling new direction.

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Chris
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7.93
1185 votes

#16 - Chris

Skins - Season 1 - Episode 4

Pill-popping Chris wakes up to discover his mother has left home, but given him £1,000 to cover bills - so he blows all the money on drugs and partying, before facing up to the fact that she may never return.

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Tower of the Angels
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7.92
1660 votes

#17 - Tower of the Angels

His Dark Materials - Season 2 - Episode 4

Will and Lyra make a plan, unaware of the dangers or the cost involved.

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The Daemon-Cages
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7.91
2321 votes

#18 - The Daemon-Cages

His Dark Materials - Season 1 - Episode 6

Lyra discovers the horrific truth behind the Gobbler’s activities in the North. She must use all her wits to help free those around her and avoid suffering a terrible fate.

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Betrayal
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7.87
2268 votes

#19 - Betrayal

His Dark Materials - Season 1 - Episode 8

As the Magisterium closes in, Lyra learns more about Asriel’s rebellion. But her assistance to him comes at great personal cost.

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Malice
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7.84
1612 votes

#20 - Malice

His Dark Materials - Season 2 - Episode 6

Lyra and Will find allies who can help them in their search for Will’s father. The Magisterium learn something shocking, and Mrs Coulter meets a formidable foe.

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Armour
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7.81
2476 votes

#21 - Armour

His Dark Materials - Season 1 - Episode 4

Lyra and the Gyptians arrive in the North and seek the help of the Witches’ Consul, Texan aeronaut Lee Scoresby and an armoured bear in service to the town.

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The Last Panther
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7.79
148 votes

#22 - The Last Panther

The Last Panthers - Season 1 - Episode 6

Naomi tries to protect a vengeful Milan, while Khalil and Mokhtar find themselves in deep trouble.

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The Fight to the Death
star
7.77
2240 votes

#23 - The Fight to the Death

His Dark Materials - Season 1 - Episode 7

Separated from her friends, Lyra must use all of her methods of deception to thwart a formidable foe. Meanwhile, Mrs Coulter plots her next move.

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Æsahættr
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7.77
1621 votes

#24 - Æsahættr

His Dark Materials - Season 2 - Episode 7

As all paths converge on Cittàgazze, Lee is determined to fulfil his quest, whatever the cost. Mrs Coulter's question is answered, and Will takes on his father's mantle.

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Angel of Death
star
7.76
144 votes

#25 - Angel of Death

The Last Panthers - Season 1 - Episode 5

It is 1995 and war-torn Bosnia breathes in the uncertain safety of a delicate ceasefire, while Naomi and Milan's significant past is revealed.

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The Lost Boy
star
7.74
2355 votes

#26 - The Lost Boy

His Dark Materials - Season 1 - Episode 5

The alethiometer sends Lyra and Iorek on a new path, leading to a shocking but vital clue in her search to find her friend Roger and the other missing children.

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The Cave
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7.70
1717 votes

#27 - The Cave

His Dark Materials - Season 2 - Episode 2

Lyra crosses into Will's world, and they set off to find answers about Dust. Will is shocked to discover he has grandparents, but quickly realises he can’t trust them.

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Serpent's Kiss
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7.69
149 votes

#28 - Serpent's Kiss

The Last Panthers - Season 1 - Episode 4

Milan tries to get back to Belgrade before Zlatko can harm his brother, while Khalil strikes a deal with his sibling. Elsewhere, Naomi pursues the diamonds, but when she discovers a damaging connection between the missing rocks and the airport project, she struggles to get Tom to take her findings on board.

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The Spies
star
7.69
2532 votes

#29 - The Spies

His Dark Materials - Season 1 - Episode 3

From the clutches of the Gobblers, Lyra finds help from an unlikely source, which helps her piece together more about her past and keep safe from the Magisterium.

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Episode 3
star
7.68
152 votes

#30 - Episode 3

The Virtues - Season 1 - Episode 3

As he tries to come to terms with his past, Joseph revisits a place he has confused and fractured memories of, with tough consequences. 

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White Knight
star
7.67
207 votes

#31 - White Knight

The Last Panthers - Season 1 - Episode 2

Naomi goes to Belgium to question a lead who is behind bars, while Milan tries to get the diamond money to pay for his brother's heart operation, and Khalil interrogates the victim of a home invasion.

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The City of Magpies
star
7.66
1874 votes

#32 - The City of Magpies

His Dark Materials - Season 2 - Episode 1

Lyra and Will find themselves in a strange new place. The Magisterium take action as Mrs Coulter interrogates a suspected heretic witch, and Lee Scoresby embarks on a mission.

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Episode 1
star
7.65
986 votes

#33 - Episode 1

The Fades - Season 1 - Episode 1

Paul struggles with home and sixth-form life as apocalyptic visions haunt his dreams and a supernatural creature stalks his home town. When he crosses paths with an outcast loner called Neil who can explain what Paul is seeing, his life is transformed.

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'86 - Episode 2
star
7.65
277 votes

#34 - '86 - Episode 2

This Is England - Season 1 - Episode 2

With Shaun firmly back with his old gang, life appears good, but trouble brews among his friends. With Milky and Woody competing for her affections, Lol returns home to find her father has resurfaced. Meanwhile, Gadget harbours an unrequited love for Kelly, and Cynth continues to pursue a relationship with Mr Sandhu, much to her son's distaste.

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Episode 2
star
7.65
154 votes

#35 - Episode 2

The Virtues - Season 1 - Episode 2

Joseph arrives in Ireland where he has an emotional reunion with an important person.

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The Idea of North
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7.64
2782 votes

#36 - The Idea of North

His Dark Materials - Season 1 - Episode 2

Lyra starts her new life in London, determined to find Roger with Mrs Coulter’s help. The Gyptians continue their search for the missing children and the elusive Gobblers.

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Theft
star
7.63
1683 votes

#37 - Theft

His Dark Materials - Season 2 - Episode 3

Lyra ignores the alethiometer's advice leading to dangerous consequences.

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Rob/Tina
star
7.62
42 votes

#38 - Rob/Tina

Glue - Season 1 - Episode 6

James is in custody and the police remain convinced that James is guilty, but Ruth has doubts that draw her to Elizabeth Marshall's hospital bedside. James uses his one call from the police station to reach his friends. He needs someone to contact a mysterious man who will be able to provide him with an alibi. Rob isn't convinced James's plan will work, but finds himself on a dangerous mission.

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Sketch
star
7.62
1004 votes

#39 - Sketch

Skins - Season 2 - Episode 2

Maxxie has a creepy feeling that someone is watching him. Someone close by. A hot boy maybe? No such luck. Sketch is Maxxie’s stalker. A weird loner, who spends most days shut up in a poky flat looking after their disabled Mum. So their attentions turn to the fit blonde boy who lives on the estate. Soon everything in their life is about Maxxie – If only he would even notice them. Meanwhile, the sixth form college production of ‘Osama: The Musical’ is teetering towards disaster under the heavy-handed guidance of lecherous drama teacher Bruce. But Sketch is prepared to do anything to get leading man Maxxie, and if they can’t have him, they’re going to make sure nobody can - and especially not his current leading lady Michelle.

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Lyra's Jordan
star
7.56
3451 votes

#40 - Lyra's Jordan

His Dark Materials - Season 1 - Episode 1

Orphan Lyra Belacqua's world is turned upside-down by her long-absent uncle's return from the north, while the glamorous Mrs Coulter visits Jordan College with a proposition.

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Episode 2
star
7.55
172 votes

#41 - Episode 2

Kiri - Season 1 - Episode 2

Tobi searches for his son, Nate, the prime suspect in the case, and faces up to some uncomfortable truths about his relationship with him. The witch-hunt is intensifying around Miriam as she’s under pressure to admit she is to blame for what happened to Kiri, while Kiri’s foster family of Alice, Jim and Si also find themselves in the media spotlight.

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Episode 4
star
7.55
113 votes

#42 - Episode 4

The Accident - Season 1 - Episode 4

Harriet is in the dock for gross negligence manslaughter as the families' private prosecution finally arrives in court. Polly fears for Leona, who wants to give evidence.

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Chimeras
star
7.54
168 votes

#43 - Chimeras

The Last Panthers - Season 1 - Episode 3

Khalil discovers his brother is involved in a smuggling ring, while Milan makes a noble decision which could have terrible personal consequences.

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The Intention Craft
star
7.53
850 votes

#44 - The Intention Craft

His Dark Materials - Season 3 - Episode 3

Lyra and Will seek help to fix Will’s knife. Mrs. Coulter causes chaos at Asriel’s republic.

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Lyra and Her Death
star
7.49
854 votes

#45 - Lyra and Her Death

His Dark Materials - Season 3 - Episode 4

Lyra and Will travel to a dangerous place from which no one has ever returned. Mrs. Coulter tries to thwart the Magisterium's deadly plan.

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Episode 3
star
7.49
176 votes

#46 - Episode 3

Kiri - Season 1 - Episode 3

Alice and Jim are shocked to hear from DI Mercer that the police case against Nate might not be straightforward after all and everything may not be as it seemed. A reeling Alice goes on the offensive, with Miriam in particular in the firing line. Meanwhile Tobi is furious with the police for the way they’ve treated his family, as DI Mercer has more bad news for him.

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Episode 1
star
7.49
191 votes

#47 - Episode 1

Kiri - Season 1 - Episode 1

Miriam is a dedicated social worker who arranges for Kiri, a young black girl, to have an unsupervised visit with her birth grandfather, Tobi, and his second wife before her white foster family officially adopts her. However during the visit Kiri tragically goes missing and as the search for her intensifies Miriam is very publically blamed by the police, the press, and even her colleagues for putting the girl at risk.

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The Animal
star
7.48
271 votes

#48 - The Animal

The Last Panthers - Season 1 - Episode 1

In the first instalment, a diamond heist triggers a dive into Europe's criminal underworld, as seen through the eyes of a cop, a criminal, and a loss adjuster.

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The Break
star
7.46
962 votes

#49 - The Break

His Dark Materials - Season 3 - Episode 2

As the Magisterium closes in on Mrs. Coulter, Will tries to help Lyra to safety. Asriel's base is rocked by unexpected visitors.

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The Enchanted Sleeper
star
7.44
1045 votes

#50 - The Enchanted Sleeper

His Dark Materials - Season 3 - Episode 1

As Will searches for Lyra across worlds, Mrs. Coulter tests an unlikely new ally, while Asriel recruits for his war against the Authority.

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