Top Boy (2011– )

A thriving but underground drugs business is being run by Dushane ('Ashley Walters' ) and his friend Sully (Kane Robinson) to become the richest men on the block. To live rich Dushane and ... See full summary »

Creator:

Ronan Bennett

Stars:

Ashley Walters, Kane Robinson, Malcolm Kamulete

2 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Ashley Walters	...	Dushane (4 episodes, 2011)
Kane Robinson	...	Sully (4 episodes, 2011)
Malcolm Kamulete	...	Ra'Nell (4 episodes, 2011)
Giacomo Mancini	...	Gem (4 episodes, 2011)
Shone Romulus	...	Dris (4 episodes, 2011)
Letitia Wright	...	Chantelle (4 episodes, 2011)
Sharon Duncan-Brewster	...	Lisa (4 episodes, 2011)
Kierston Wareing	...	Heather (4 episodes, 2011)
George Wood	...	Andre (4 episodes, 2011)
Nicholas Pinnock	...	Leon (4 episodes, 2011)
Geoff Bell	...	Bobby Raikes (4 episodes, 2011)
Olivia Musangi	...	Precious (4 episodes, 2011)
Sean Sagar	...	Tareek (3 episodes, 2011)
Elarica Gallacher	...	Sophie (3 episodes, 2011)
Juliet Oldfield	...	Camilla (3 episodes, 2011)
Xavien Russell	...	Michael (3 episodes, 2011)
Cyrus Desir	...	Lee Greene (3 episodes, 2011)
Chiefer Appiah	...	Ninja (3 episodes, 2011)
Pooky Quesnel	...	Dr. Jenny Northam (3 episodes, 2011)
Scorcher	...	Kamale (2 episodes, 2011)
Benedict Wong	...	Vincent (2 episodes, 2011)
Marsha Millar	...	Pat (2 episodes, 2011)
Rachel Warren	...	Nurse Kerry (2 episodes, 2011)
Clare-Hope Ashitey	...	Taylor (2 episodes, 2011)
Yolanda Vazquez	...	Yolanda (2 episodes, 2011)
Camilla Marie Beeput	...	Natalie (2 episodes, 2011)
Olivia John-Baptiste	...	Natasha (2 episodes, 2011)
Richie Campbell	...	Chris (2 episodes, 2011)
Hannah Blamires	...	Market Shopper (2 episodes, 2013)
Shane Salter	...	Estate Resident (2 episodes, 2013)

Storyline

A thriving but underground drugs business is being run by Dushane ('Ashley Walters' ) and his friend Sully (Kane Robinson) to become the richest men on the block. To live rich Dushane and Sully go into partnership with top don Bobby Raikes (Geoff Bell). Rivalry with Kamale (Scorcher) and his gang results in their loan from Raikes being stolen, and they swear revenge. Thirteen-year old Ra'Nell (Malcolm Kamulete) gradually gets lured into the gang and drug business as his mother Lisa (Sharon Duncan-Brewster) has a breakdown and is hospitalised - with devastating consequences.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Details

Country:

UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cowboy Films

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in The Wright Stuff: Episode #16.60 (2011)

User Reviews

Quality drama

Drama set in London about two friends and their gang trying to get rich the only way they know how; selling drugs. The cast is a mix of actors and grime artists such as Kano and Scorcher all of whom are from gang London so they know how the character should be therefore giving their characters true realism. The shows gives an inside look into London gang lifestyle on the estates of London and how kids become 'shotters' for the more notorious people on the estates. Each episode of Top Boy has a gripping storyline which keeps you wanting more; one millions viewers for a urban C4 show cannot be wrong. Not only is the acting good, but the soundtrack is phenomenal, showcasing a lot of London grime artists.