A kid dreams of Cornwall while adults drown him in lies — 55 minutes of pure working-class rage.
Written by Willy Russell, Lies tells the story of a young lad, blessed with enterprise and a dream of living in Cornwall, trying to make something of himself. But, finding himself constantly let down by adults, can he realise that dream?
Writing
Willy Russell's dialogue cuts like broken glass.
Acting
Steven McManaman carries heartbreaking hope in his eyes.
Director
Andrée Molyneux
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Made for ITV's 'ITV Playhouse' slot, this was considered lost media until a 2021 recovery.
Russell wrote this between 'Our Day Out' and 'Educating Rita', perfecting his working-class-boy-lost-in-system formula.
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