"London's Burning" (1988) TV series 1988-2002

User Rating:

7.5/10   

Directors:

Les Blair
Steve Finn

Writers:

Mike Bailey (writer)
Clive Dawson (writer)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | unknown

Release Date:

20 February 1988 (UK)

Genre:

Drama

Plot Keywords:

Place Name In Title | City Name In Title | Firefighting

Awards:

1 win & 2 nominations

Cast

Glen Murphy

...

George Green / ... (171 episodes, 1988-2002)

Runtime:

50 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

Dockhead Fire Station, Wolseley Street, Bermondsey, London, England, UK

Company:

London Weekend Television (LWT)

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Big Brother's Most Outrageous Moments (2005) (TV)

As good as "Third Watch"... and came first

It took fifteen years for "London's Burning" to be shown in France, but it was worth-waiting. Though it may seem a little outdated in comparison with its more cinematic American equivalent "Third Watch", it still is a very good show with its own strong virtues. No excessive pyrotechnics, no frenetic rhythm, but solid plotlines and convincing, realistic characters. Actors have a great part in success of this series, with a special mention to the excellent Richard "Sicknote" Walsh. A must-see for viewers enjoying stories about heroes that happen to be also human beings.