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2016120 minPGdocumentary

6.2/ 10(23 ratings)• TMDB

The Last Miners

2016120 minPGdocumentary

6.2/ 10(23 ratings)• TMDB

Workers at Kellingley Colliery in North Yorkshire prepare for the closure of Britain's last deep coal mine in this two-part documentary.

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Workers at Kellingley Colliery in North Yorkshire prepare for the closure of Britain's last deep coal mine in this two-part documentary.

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Akio Jissoji

Akio Jissojidirector

Kaizo Hayashi

Kaizo Hayashiwriter

Shintarō Katsucast

Kyūsaku Shimada

Kyūsaku Shimadacast

Mieko Harada

Mieko Haradacast

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Two-part documentary following the workers at Kellingley Colliery in North Yorkshire, the last deep coal mine in Britain, as it prepares to close.

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