James Graham: why Boys From the Blackstuff’s most tragic character remains relevant to this day
The playwright and Sherwood writer reflects on the feared and admired Yosser Hughes – played by the late great Bernard Hill
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The playwright and Sherwood writer reflects on the feared and admired Yosser Hughes – played by the late great Bernard Hill