Adrian Dunbar and Jodie Whittaker’s “extraordinary” ’70s-set drama is now streaming on the BBC

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You can now stream the 1970s-set drama, Good Vibrations, on BBC iPlayer. The show stars Adrian Dunbar, known from Line of Duty, and Jodie Whittaker, famous for her role in Doctor Who. It originally aired last night on BBC One Northern Ireland.

Directed by Lisa Barros D’Sa and Glenn Leyburn, and written by Colin Carberry and Glenn Patterson, Good Vibrations features Richard Dormer as Terri Hooley, the owner of a record store.

This movie is inspired by a true story and centers on Hooley, a key person in the birth of punk rock in Belfast. The film shows his journey from opening a record store to becoming a record producer.

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The film tells the story of Terri Hooley, a punk music promoter in Belfast, who unexpectedly brings together a diverse group of young people and fellow punks. Together, they set out to revitalize their city.

Liam Cunningham, Karl Johnson, Michael Colgan, and Dylan Moran join the cast alongside Dunbar, Whittaker, and Dormer.

The movie, which came out in 2013, was well-received by critics. It currently holds a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 37 reviews, with reviewers highlighting its blend of humor and thoughtful themes.

Critics have praised this film as a funny, heartwarming, and imaginative comedy. Time Out called it ‘an impassioned, funny and monumentally likable myth-making comedy,’ while Little White Lies noted it’s ‘joyous, but with a serious edge’.

Flicks praised the film as a passionate and heartfelt project about an equally passionate subject. The Australian noted that the creators of Good Vibrations have delivered a film that truly embodies its energetic title.

According to The Irish Times, this message isn’t for official spokespeople, but for everyone who understands the spirit of unwavering determination. They encourage people to attend frequently and to bring their families.

According to the Evening Standard, the movie is heartwarming and insightful, despite being a little lengthy. It features historical footage from a difficult period.

Empire Magazine called the film an exciting story of rock ‘n’ roll defiance, highlighting how one man’s love of music challenged the establishment.

Good Vibrations is now available to stream on BBC iPlayer.

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2025-12-23 15:49