THIS TOWN is a new, six-part BBC TV series. It is written and
created by Steven Knight and directed by Paul Whittington.

The series tell the story of an extended family and four young people who are drawn
into an explosive and iconic music scene. Set in a world of family ties, teenage kicks and the exhilarating music of a generation, This Town tells the story of a band’s formation against a backdrop of violence, capturing how creative genius can emerge from a time
of madness. This Town starts tonight.

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THIS ‘GHOST’ TOWN

The series’ title is a reference to The Specials ’ 1981 hit Ghost Town, which was
“evocative of the social disruption of the time, as rioting raged in cities across Britain“.