BBC Three · Ended

five by five

Drama · 2017

Last aired: S1 E5, Michael · 2017-03-27

five by five is a series of short films from new writers, featuring new and established on-screen talent working side by side. Set in London, the five standalone films feature chance encounters between characters which question identity and change perceptions. Five writers. Five characters. One story. In a city of millions, teenager Ash is lost. He wants to be the big man, but reality doesn't quite deliver. A chance encounter leads him to make a dangerous decision, starting a chain reaction that plays out across these five connected short films.

Cast

Alison Thea-Skot Nisha

Cleo Sylvestre Connie

Anthony Foster Brian

Season 1

E1 Ash 2017-03-27 · 5 min Ash wants to be a big man but when he takes a stand a chain reaction of events unfold.

E2 Chloe 2017-03-27 · 5 min Chloe's romantic plans are thwarted when she hits out rather than hits on her dream man.

E3 Lucas 2017-03-27 · 5 min Lucas wants to impress Jules but his small lie quickly spirals out of control.

E4 Janine 2017-03-27 · 5 min Janine is tired of being side-lined because of her wheelchair...until she meets a nosy cop.

E5 Michael 2017-03-27 · 5 min When his partner calls him racist, a cop must decide the fate of a young, black teen.

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