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A stranger walks onto an estate and everyone's secrets start unraveling. British TV drama at its most vicious.

'Itch (1991)

grittyclaustrophobicworking-class rage

Overview

DramaTV Movie

A lone hitch hiker, marooned near a housing estate, has a dramatic effect on the lives of those around him.

Flag of GBGB
woman director

Standout Aspects

Acting

Alexei Sayle's menacing stillness against Miller's desperate fragility

Direction

Kidron's estate cinematography that breathes hopelessness

Writing

Dialogue that punches through British politeness

Best for:Solo: Late night when you want to feel mildly attacked·Rewatch: Spot the micro-aggressions you missed first time
Heads up:Violence: Sudden physical confrontations, domestic threat·Emotional: Crushing working-class despair, no redemption
Beeban Kidron

Director

Beeban Kidron

ReleasedFeb 23, 1991
Runtime54m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensityhigh
Tonedark
Feelheavy
Chrysalis Films

Top Cast

Alexei Sayle

Alexei Sayle

Rittblatt

Jonny Lee Miller

Jonny Lee Miller

Dennis Turnbull

John Benfield

John Benfield

Gordon Turnbull

Brid Brennan

Brid Brennan

Susan Turnbull

Christopher Fulford

Christopher Fulford

Alan Trent

Stratford Johns

Stratford Johns

Clive

Richard Hope

Richard Hope

Geoff

Katy Murphy

Katy Murphy

Maddie

Fine Time Fontayne

Fine Time Fontayne

2nd Sierra Driver

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Part of BBC2's 'The Director's Place' series spotlighting women filmmakers—Kidron was one of few female directors in early 90s British TV drama.

Trivia

Alexei Sayle was primarily known as a comedian; this rare dramatic role terrified casting directors until Kidron insisted.

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