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five by five (2017)

TV Series 5 min

Drama

In London, 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.

Kate Herron Director Cat Jones Writer Namsi Khan Writer Lee Coan Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 27, 2017
Runtime
5 min
IMDb
tt6770204
Language
English
Studio
Green Door Pictures, BBC Studios, BBC

Cast

Idris Elba Idris Elba Alpha Ash Michael Ajao Michael Ajao Little Ash Cleo Sylvestre Cleo Sylvestre Connie Jasmine Jobson Jasmine Jobson Jigga Sydney Craven Sydney Craven Toni Georgina Campbell Georgina Campbell Chloe Ben Tavassoli Ben Tavassoli Lucas Nina Yndis Nina Yndis Jules Ruth Madeley Ruth Madeley Janine Taurean Steele Taurean Steele T Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù Michael Mawaan Rizwan Mawaan Rizwan Alex

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Frequently asked questions

What is five by five about?
In London, 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.
Who created five by five?
five by five was created by Kate Herron.
Who stars in five by five?
five by five stars Idris Elba, Michael Ajao, Cleo Sylvestre, Jasmine Jobson.
When was five by five released?
five by five is a 2017 drama series.
Where can I watch five by five?
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