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Five by Five

Five short drama pieces exploring and playing with ideas of identity and perception across five random encounters during one day on the streets of London.

BBC Three's "Five by Five," 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 that question identity and change perceptions.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Ash

1. Ash

Aired: Mar 27, 2017

Teenager Ash wants to be the big man. He knows what he has to do but he knows...

Episode 2 Chloe

2. Chloe

Aired: Mar 27, 2017

Chloe is going to ask out a guy. Every detail has been planned, but romance i...

Episode 3 Lucas

3. Lucas

Aired: Mar 27, 2017

Bloodied from an earlier encounter, Lucas meets the woman of his dreams but i...

Episode 4 Janine

4. Janine

Aired: Mar 27, 2017

Janine wants to score but her local dealer can't see past her wheelchair. Tir...

Episode 5 Michael

5. Michael

Aired: Mar 27, 2017

Michael's partner thinks he's racist. When they meet a black teen in need of ...

Info about Five by Five

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Three

Genres:Drama, Short