most British people supported the monarchy, as portrayed in the film. The Guardians obituary by Tony Garnett read, "In The Price of Coal he revealed not only his angry compassion for the daily dangers of mining, but an acknowledgment of the feudal backwardness in his community". References External links IMDB entry for part 1 IMDB entry for part 2 1977 television films 1977 television plays BBC television dramas Coal mining in England British docudrama films Films directed by Ken Loach Films set in Yorkshire Price of Coal, The Social realism in film