Possibly the best drama ever on TV!
The show was slightly tarnished by the change of medal ribbons on Jack's tunic. In the opening scenes of episode one he starts with a DCM and trio then changes to a MM and trio. The medal ribbon changes back and forth a couple of times during the same continuity sequence.
My G Uncle Sergt William Roberts DCM & Bar was a coal miner and WW1 recipient of the DCM. My family of that period very much mirrored the show. It's a shame that whoever decided that Jack was a DCM winner did not allow the mixup with the Military Medal. It just devalues both awards unintentionally!
Apart from the medal mistake it's probably my favourite all time drama. I have had the box set for many years and only just noticed the medal mixup.
If you like a working class drama then "When the Boat Comes In" is highly recommended!
The show was slightly tarnished by the change of medal ribbons on Jack's tunic. In the opening scenes of episode one he starts with a DCM and trio then changes to a MM and trio. The medal ribbon changes back and forth a couple of times during the same continuity sequence.
My G Uncle Sergt William Roberts DCM & Bar was a coal miner and WW1 recipient of the DCM. My family of that period very much mirrored the show. It's a shame that whoever decided that Jack was a DCM winner did not allow the mixup with the Military Medal. It just devalues both awards unintentionally!
Apart from the medal mistake it's probably my favourite all time drama. I have had the box set for many years and only just noticed the medal mixup.
If you like a working class drama then "When the Boat Comes In" is highly recommended!