Terraces (1993). The residents of a street of terraced houses decide to paint them all in the colours of their local football team – all except one man who refuses to conform to mob rule. Written by
Willy Russell.
Loved Up (1995). A young woman leaves home to live with her boyfriend and discovers the
rave scene and
ecstasy. Series producer
Andy Rowley. A 2 x 30 minute abridged version of a BAFTA-winning drama.
Alison (1996): BAFTA-nominated Comedy-drama. Terry Kennett decides to return to his home town after a ten-year absence. He bumps into old mates and his former girlfriend Alison who shows him around their old haunts. They reminisce about their teenage romance, first sexual experience and the reasons for their eventual breakup. Terry is shocked to find that Alison is now a young single mother, but decides to rekindle their relationship in the hope that former mistakes are behind them. Written and directed by
Al Hunter Ashton and produced by
Andy Rowley. Starring
Sarah Jane Potts and
Jack Deam.
Teaching Matthew written by
Al Hunter Ashton. A satire on
Willy Russell's
Educating Rita. Ashton acted in the film, playing Sergeant Conway.
Adrian Lester played the eponymous lead character.
Stone Cold (1997) Starring
Peter Howitt. Threat to runaway boy Link who becomes homeless after abuse at home and is prey to a street killer. Directed by
Stephen Whittaker and produced by
Andy Rowley.
BAFTA nominated
Junk (1999): Bafta-winning drama. Following difficulties with her parents, teenager Gemma Brogan leaves home. She falls under the spell of a young woman who introduces her to the world of alternative youth culture and drugs. Initially her new life seems glamorous and exciting but she soon discovers its dark side as she slides uncontrollably into heroin addiction. Starring
Jemima Rooper. ==Reception and legacy==