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Banana

TV·2015–2015·1 season, 8 episodes·E4·Drama, Romance·30m·6.8·Created by Russell T Davies

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Banana is a British television series created by Russell T. Davies. The series was the sister show to Channel 4's Cucumber, and 4oD's Tofu.

Banana is a anthology series focusing on different topics involving the LGBT community.

Castfull cast & details

Fisayo AkinadeFisayo AkinadeDean MonroeFreddie FoxFreddie FoxFreddie BaxterLetitia WrightLetitia WrightVivienne "Scotty" ScottLynn HunterLynn HunterVanessa MooreGeorgia HenshawGeorgia HenshawSian MooreHannah John-KamenHannah John-KamenVioletBethany BlackBethany BlackHelen BrearsLuke NewberryLuke NewberryJosh

Episodes by season

Season018Episodes2015Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Banana S01E01Episode 1January 22, 2015—Dean has a job, a flat and unlimited sex. However no matter how fast he runs, his problems always catch up with him.
  2. S01E02Banana S01E02Episode 2January 29, 2015—It is love at first sight when Scotty see Yvonne. However as Scotty's love turns to obsession, her life begins to spiral out of control...
  3. S01E03Banana S01E03Episode 3February 5, 2015—Two world's come together when uptight Sian meets wild-girl Violet. Opposites may attract, but what happens when the honeymoon period disapp
  4. S01E04Banana S01E04Episode 4February 12, 2015—Helen has to get stern with her ex, Eddie. Her birthday soon takes a disastrous turn when Eddie takes revenge.
  5. S01E05Banana S01E05Episode 5February 19, 2015—After spending the night at Freddie's, Josh returns home for Sophie's wedding. However he is out, gay and happy, has he outgrown his best fr
  6. S01E06Banana S01E06Episode 6February 26, 2015—Amy has a day with Kay however in order to be able to find happiness, she must defeat her demons.
  7. S01E07Banana S01E07Episode 7March 5, 2015—After spending the night together, Aiden and Frank find themselves walking across Manchester. Could romance be on the cards after a one nigh
  8. S01E08Banana S01E08Episode 8March 12, 2015—Vanessa's world begins to collapse when Zara makes a surprising confession.

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