Dockers - Part 3

Programme Outline

This is the final part of a three-part television drama written by people affected by the Liverpool docks dispute (1995—98). As the struggle moves towards its dramatic climax, the characters experience both personal sorrow and joy in the resolution of the conflict.

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00:00
Title sequence.

01:09
A Parliamentary committee uncovers evidence that the dockers’ union representative betrayed them.

01:47
Fury erupts among the sacked dockers.

02:47
Wake and funeral of Big John Macauley.

07:23
Police conflict with dockers and their families. Andy is among those arrested.

08:42
Andy’s court appearance fills his father with pride.

09:00
Andy’s wife humiliates Macca.

09:24
Macca’s inner torment causes breakdown of relationships at home.

11:10
Government representative equivocates in promising support.

12:10
International solidarity wanes.

13:03
Dockers plead for TGWU support.

13:31
Andy fears their cause is lost.

13:51
Walton family crises. Gulf opens between Andy and Tommy.

18:05
Accident on the building site. Andy recognises irresponsibility by employer.

19:00
TGWU conference ends in uproar and chaos.

22:50
Reconciliation of Andy with his parents.

24:03
Mass meeting of dockers facing the end of the dispute.

26:08
The Walton family face the future together with love and courage.

28:24
End credits.