Small Axe (2020–2020)
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An anthology series of five stories looking at the lives of a group of friends and their families in London’s West Indian community from the late 1960s to the early 80s.
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- 01
MangroveThe true story of The Mangrove Nine, who clashed with London police in 1970. The trial that followed was the first judicial acknowledgment of behaviour motivated by racial hatred within the Metropolitan Police. - 02
Red, White and BlueSpotlights the true story of Leroy Logan, who at a young age saw his father assaulted by two policemen, motivating him to join the Metropolitan Police and change their racist attitudes from within. - 03
EducationThe coming of age story of 12-year-old Kingsley, who has a fascination for astronauts and rockets. When Kingsley is pulled to the headmaster's office for being disruptive in class, he discovers he's being sent to a school for those with "special needs." Distracted by working two jobs, his parents are unaware of the unofficial segregation policy at play, preventing many Black children from receiving the education they deserve, until a group of West Indian women take matters into their own hands.
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01Season's bestMangroveNovember 15, 2020The true story of The Mangrove Nine, who clashed with London police in 1970. The trial that followed was the first judicial acknowledgment o
- S01E02
Lover's RockNovember 22, 2020A single evening at a house party in 1980s West London sets the scene, developing intertwined relationships against a background of violence - S01E03Red, White and BlueNovember 29, 2020Spotlights the true story of Leroy Logan, who at a young age saw his father assaulted by two policemen, motivating him to join the Metropoli
- S01E04
Alex WheatleDecember 6, 2020Alex Wheatle follows the true story of award-winning writer, Alex Wheatle, from a young boy through his early adult years. Having spent his - S01E05EducationDecember 13, 2020The coming of age story of 12-year-old Kingsley, who has a fascination for astronauts and rockets. When Kingsley is pulled to the headmaster
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