This series honestly encapsulates real personal lives based around a realistic workplace in northern England. The desperation combined with the simple pride derived from a job well done is conveyed superbly. The setting, in England, is less relevant than the basic human desire to collectively preserve a happy & efficient workplace where people are considered as individuals & allowances are made accordingly. It's a particularly interesting study of the relationship between management & labour & a genuine analysis of the symbiosis therein. In this frightening world of globalisation this series will hopefully help in reminding all of us that we are all still capable of expressing ourselves as individuals & being credited accordingly.
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Andy-37125 August 2000
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kim_shea_berg3 February 2023Clocking Off is a series about people who work at a factory together, and each episode dives into one person's personal life. And, of course, each person has some sort of sordid tale to tell. I honestly didn't love Episode 1 but have now watched episodes 2 and 3 and will continue (episode 3 is actually a very good storyline that is really well acted). The actors are great and believable in their roles even if, at times, the sordid nature of the stories might go a bit too far. Trudy, the assistant to the head boss, is great. She knows all and manages things smartly and efficiently. It's worth a watch - but don't give up after just episode 1 as I almost did.