Struggle(1983)

Struggle is a satirical comedy set in 1980s London that skewers the city's local government during a turbulent era. The series follows a clash between two opposing Labour councillors: one representing the radical left wing of the party, the other embodying traditional working-class values. Their ideological battle plays out against the backdrop of council politics, where ambition, principle, and bureaucratic absurdity collide. Sharp-edged and darkly funny, Struggle captures a specific moment in British political history when the Labour Party was deeply fractured. The comedy mines genuine tension from the culture wars dividing the left, delivering pointed satire without losing sight of the human characters caught in the crossfire.