New Voices, New Stories. Ten powerful, authentic monologues from emerging UK talent, bringing a distinct and alternative view of what it means to be young today.
Episode 1
Through a rap narrative, grime artist Yizzy explores the tragic ramifications of knife crime - what if you could go back and redo that fatal moment?
Episode 2
Venus dreams of launching a make-up brand and escaping the bullies at school. Does a safe future in the city beckon? Thereâs a lot to escape at home first... By Juno Dawson.
Episode 3
Aisha and best friend Jamillah were to be âinfluencers in a hijab â British Kylie Jennersâ but after making a decision that would be seen as a betrayal, Aisha finds herself alone.
Episode 4
Tilly never imagined her prom would be spent in the girlâs toilet hiding, but then Tilly's been an expert at hiding her body difference until tonight. So what now?
Episode 5
Itâs Zeena and Ziyadâs first date but they already have preconceptions about each other. Can a homemade biryani prove them both wrong and will they get their happy ending?
Episode 6
Sharday and Sam are celebrating Shardayâs sweet 16th, but a split second decision will change everything for them. Life will never be the same again.
Episode 7
Holly shares her first kiss with Ava, and reflects on her past now that she's able to be honest with herself.
Episode 8
Aspiring actor Nina has an agonising decision to make after sheâs shamelessly typecast for the main part in a Bollywood school play, just because sheâs âa bit brownâ.
Episode 9
Cassie Jenksâ plan to bunk off a school trip to an art gallery is abandoned when she connects with a painting.
Episode 10
Shahid is starting college but has a big dilemma: to shave or not to shave. On one hand a chance to reinvent himself, on the other an overbearing mum who wonât let him grow up.
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