S01E01 The Paradise Run
Johnny has joined the army because he likes canoeing, but ends up in a war-torn city and is compromised into helping the enemy. However, desertion will not be a solution, and he finds himself more...
Plays for Britain
S01E06: Shuttlecock
9-year-old Harry finds himself a pawn in the battle between his divorced parents. His father Sam expects Harry to be a man and treats him accordingly. As the boy withdraws into himself his father ramps up the pressure.
Overview
An anthology series of six contemporary plays from writers at relatively early stages in their careers.
Episodes
S01E02 The Lifeswappers
Trevor has rotten job and a bitchy wife so answers an advert to become a "life-swapper". Once Trevor starts life swapping he can't foresee where it will end nor which life to pick.
S01E03 Sunshine in Brixton
16-year-old Otis wants to be a professional footballer but hates going to school as he is often sent to headmaster to be disciplined. When new sports teacher arrives things look up but he learns sportsman...
S01E04 Hitting Town
Ralph decides his sister Clare needs cheering up following the break up of her marriage. The pair hit the town and Clare struggles to control Ralph's outrageous behaviour. Returning to her flat they pair end...
S01E05 Fast Hands
Jimmy is a talented young boxer. Every punch he throws is eagerly watched by his trainer, and resented by his girlfriend. His parents, however, aren't particularly interested - until a large car and what appears...
S01E06 Shuttlecock
9-year-old Harry finds himself a pawn in the battle between his divorced parents. His father Sam expects Harry to be a man and treats him accordingly. As the boy withdraws into himself his father ramps...
