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A group of optimistic kids who grab life by the balls.Plot:
The story of a group of British teens who are trying to grow up and find love and happiness despite questionable parenting and teachers who more want to be friends (and lovers) rather than authority figures. full summaryAwards:
3 wins & 8 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(49 articles)
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A breath of fresh air... moreCast
(Series Cast Summary - 21 of 58)| Joseph Dempsie | ... | Chris Miles (20 episodes, 2007-2008) | |
| Mike Bailey | ... | Sid Jenkins (20 episodes, 2007-2008) | |
| April Pearson | ... | Michelle Richardson (20 episodes, 2007-2008) | |
| Mitch Hewer | ... | Maxxie Oliver (20 episodes, 2007-2008) | |
| Nicholas Hoult | ... | Tony Stonem (19 episodes, 2007-2008) | |
| Larissa Wilson | ... | Jal Fazer (19 episodes, 2007-2008) | |
| Dev Patel | ... | Anwar Kharral (19 episodes, 2007-2008) | |
| Hannah Murray | ... | Cassie Ainsworth (17 episodes, 2007-2008) | |
| Kaya Scodelario | ... | Effy / ... (17 episodes, 2007-2009) | |
| Daniel Kaluuya | ... | Posh Kenneth / ... (11 episodes, 2007-2009) | |
| Ollie Barbieri | ... | JJ (10 episodes, 2009) | |
| Luke Pasqualino | ... | Freddie / ... (10 episodes, 2009) | |
| Lisa Backwell | ... | Pandora (10 episodes, 2008-2009) | |
| Giles Thomas | ... | Doug (9 episodes, 2007-2009) | |
| Kathryn Prescott | ... | Emily / ... (9 episodes, 2009) | |
| Jack O'Connell | ... | Cook (9 episodes, 2009) | |
| Megan Prescott | ... | Katie (9 episodes, 2009) | |
| Lily Loveless | ... | Naomi (9 episodes, 2009) | |
| Morwenna Banks | ... | Anthea Stonem / ... (9 episodes, 2007-2009) | |
| Harry Enfield | ... | Jim Stonem / ... (9 episodes, 2007-2009) | |
| Siwan Morris | ... | Angie (9 episodes, 2007-2008) |
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France:45 min (excluding commercials) | 60 min (including commercials) (9 episodes)Country:
UKLanguage:
EnglishColor:
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1.78 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby Digital (2.0)Certification:
UK:18 (DVD rating) | South Korea:18 | Australia:MA (some episodes) | Australia:R (DVD rating) (season 1) | Australia:M (some episodes) | France:-12 (TV rating) | USA:TV-MAFilming Locations:
Bristol, England, UKFun Stuff
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Is one of channel 4's flagship schemes to show more British shows on their channel. moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: Throughout the series, lighting screens and crew reflections can be seen in Sid's glasses multiple times. moreQuotes:
Emily: Katie, I can't stand this. I'm a person, I'm not you.Katie: I know.
Emily: You have to understand Katie, I love you and I'll never really leave you, but I can't fix this. I like girls, no I like a girl. No, I love her, okay?
[points at Naomi]
Emily: I love her.
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When trying to think of successful 'teen' drama series, all that really springs to my mind are the likes of 'The OC' or 'Dawson's Creek'. Isn't it about time that us Brits made some kind of contribution to this genre? Step forward 'Skins', a gritty UK drama about a gang of teenage Bristolians.
The show is instantly refreshing for two reasons. Unlike the aforementioned American shows, the show's sixteen and seventeen year old characters actually look that age and lack that 'surprisingly-mature-looking' quality of the stars of the US teen shows. Secondly, the show is less 'aspirational' than its US counterparts. All the characters are flawed, and we meet real people with real problems as opposed to spoilt brats trying to live millionaire lifestyles. We watch as the teenagers try to get on at college, pursue relationships and try to make their future that little bit less uncertain.
The flaws in the characters are what make the show so interesting, as each member of the group tries to make their own way in the world. Each will succeed only to a certain extent. Although all different, the group are united in their pursuit of a decadent, hedonistic lifestyle. This is where the show becomes controversial. Clearly targeted at teenagers, the show runs the risk of promoting this kind of lifestyle. Having said this, the audience is made sympathetic to the characters' antics by placing them in the context of the anguish which they all experience to some extent. What's more, the liberal approach to life exhibited is rarely without consequence.
Skins is compelling viewing. The soundtrack is excellent and the acting, for the most part, shows a lot of promise. Although the show is morally questionable at times, it confirms to me the fact that Channel 4 is the UK's most exciting broadcaster, which should be commended in at least some senses for having the audacity to do things that the BBC never would. Being innovative almost always requires the raising of a few eyebrows.
Young people in Britain are getting a bad press at the moment, and Skins is successful in showcasing the more human side of today's teens and also in reminding older folks that even they were young once. I just hope that the show doesn't go too far in promoting the kind of lifestyle which may be the reason why young people are finding themselves ostracized in the first place.