It’s 1962, and five hard-working hard-drinking Yorkshire miners - Jack, Colin, Walt, Scobie, and Bant - and their pianist, Phil - have a well-respected and much-loved a capella musical act on the northern working men’s club circuit.

They raise a small fortune for local charities and good causes and enjoy their moments in the spotlight, which contrast with their back-breaking work down the dark and dangerous pit, and they’re bloody good at it.

But the swinging 60s are just around the corner - is the imminent revolution in popular culture about to render their turn a thing of the past? At the same time, personal tensions threaten to tear apart lifelong friendships. Can their lives ever be the same again?


Running time: 2 hours and 20 minutes (including interval)


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