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