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Screen Two•Season 5•Episode 8

The Firm

7.2/10 · 4,119 votesFeb 26, 1989

Ranked #6 of 9 in Season 5•−0.3 vs season avg

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This is the story of rival "Firms" of football (soccer) supporters, and how one man has a wish to team them up for the European Championships of 1988. However, when this is discussed, the opposing leaders are not happy, as they believe this is a

Directed byAlan Clarke

Written byAl Hunter Ashton

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Seasons15

All 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Season 5 Episodes12

Death of a Son

Angel Voices

Flying in the Branches

Words of Love

Leaving

Virtuoso

The Picnic

The Firm

Here Is the News

Ice Dance

Sitting Targets

Defrosting the Fridge

Crew4

Alan Clarke

Director

Al Hunter Ashton

Writer

Sid Sutton

Graphic Designer

John Strickland

Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Firm" is episode 8 of Screen Two season 5. It scored 7.2/10 from 4,119 votes, ranking #6 of 9 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Alan Clarke and written by Al Hunter Ashton, it aired on February 26, 1989.

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