I know Monty and many more are interested in these kind of local films etc .
First broadcast in 1977 and directed by Ken Loach the two dramas are probably the closet films I've encountered that captured the essence of mining life .
Part one is comedy gold and concentrates on a visit by Prince Charles to a local pit .
Part two is a harrowing story of a mining disaster with tragic losses of life , very emotional and filmed in part underground .
Superb viewing .
Part one .
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AHDWivEEddo