GBH was a seven-part British television drama written by Alan Bleasdale shown in the summer of 1991 on Channel 4. The protagonists were Michael Murray, the Militant tendency-supporting Labour leader of a city council in the North of England and Jim Nelson, the headmaster of a school for disturbed children. The series was controversial partly because Murray appeared to be based on Derek Hatton, former Deputy Leader of Liverpool City Council — in an interview in the G.B.H. DVD Bleasdale recounts an accidental meeting with Hatton before the series, who indicates that he has caught wind of Bleasdale's intentions but does not mind as long as the actor playing him is "handsome". In normal parlance, the initials "GBH" refer to the criminal charge of grievous bodily harm - however, the actual intent of the letters is that it is supposed to stand for Great British Holiday.
Created by: Alan BleasdaleCast: Michael Palin, Robert Lindsay, Lindsay Duncan
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Michael PalinJim Nelson
Robert LindsayMichael Murray
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Seasons: 1 · Episodes: 7 · Ended
- Season 11991 · 7 episodes
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G.B.H.: frequently asked questions
How many episodes does G.B.H. have?
G.B.H. has one season with 7 episodes. The final episode aired on July 18, 1991.
When was G.B.H. released?
G.B.H. premiered on June 6, 1991.
Who is in the cast of G.B.H.?
The main cast includes Michael Palin (Jim Nelson), Robert Lindsay (Michael Murray), Lindsay Duncan (Barbara Douglas), and Julie Walters (Mrs. Murray).
Who created G.B.H.?
G.B.H. was created by Alan Bleasdale.
How is G.B.H. rated?
G.B.H. has a rating of 6.3/10 on TMDB from 18 votes.
