Coal (TV series)

Coal is a British documentary television series that aired on BBC One in 2007. The three-part series followed the lives of miners and their families in Daw Mill, Warwickshire, England, the UK's last deep coal mine at the time of broadcast. The series documented the challenging working conditions, the economic hardships faced by mining communities, and the cultural significance of coal mining in the region. It provided an intimate and often emotional portrayal of the individuals who worked in the mine and their resilience in the face of a declining industry. The series was noted for its realistic and unflinching depiction of life in a modern-day coal mine, offering a valuable insight into a disappearing way of life.