由Shane Meadows根据自己的故事执导的《这就是英格兰88/This is England 88》，讲述了英格兰80年代一代年轻人的生活状态。比起《皮囊/Skins》这部作品更加凶狠、残酷，成长的痛苦，当然还有友情、温情，真实再现了英国光头党（Skinhead）的爱恨情仇。
Set during Christmas 1988, Lol is haunted by the devastating events that took place two and a half years before. She and Woody both find themselves struggling to cope with their lives without each other after he leaves the gang. Lol is carrying the burden of her guilt, whilst Woody is trying to build a domestic life with a new girlfriend and a potential promotion at work. Shaun has started drama college and, although still in a relationship with Smell, he has grown close to a girl performing in his Christmas play.