- Title: Skins
- Date: 9th October 2007
- Summary: Episode Eight: Tony gets his comeuppance when his beloved sister Effy is taken by Josh and his mates as payback. Once Tony needs help he begins to see that he has burnt all his bridges and his girlfriend,friends and family don't believe anything he says. Sid finally meets up with Cassie and gives her proper kiss but he leaves her when he realises Tony is in real trouble. Tony gets Effy back after a scare and begins to realise that a bit if humility goes a long way.
- Description:Skins Edgy drama about a group of 16 to 18 year old college students set in Bristol. Tony Stonem is a popular,manipulative,womaniser,he goes out with the equally attractive but not so savvy Michelle Richardson. Tony's best mate Sid Jenkins is hopelessly in love with Michelle,much to Tony's amusement. Michelle's friend Cassie is a self harming anorexic with a thing for Sid whereas Jal Fazer,a keen musician,is the resounding voice of reason in the group. Chris Miles is a party animal with a huge crush on his psychology teacher and Anwar Kharral is his unlikely Muslim mate. Effy is Tony's rebellious but silent younger sister,Maxxie is a gay tap dancer,Abigail is the posh-prescription-medicated girl from the private school and Kenneth amuses all with his strange mix of street slang and the Queen's English. Writer: Bryan Elsley Director: Paul Gay Cast: Tony (Nicholas Hoult),Chris (Joe Dempsie),Sid (Mike Bailey),Cassie (Hannah Murray),Michelle (April Pearson),Jal (Larissa Wilson),Anwar (Dev Patel),Effy (Kaya Scadelairo),Spencer (Tom Payne),Kevin (Daniel Kirrane),Josh (Ben Lloyd-Hughes),Kenny Big Issue Seller (John Weldon),Receptionist (Dorothy Atkinson),Doctor (John Telfer),Jim (Harry Enfield),Anthea (Morwenna Banks).
- Broadcaster:Channel 4
- Collection: Channel 4
- Genre:Entertainment
- Producer:Company Productions Ltd.
- Programme Episode:Episode 8
- Transmission Date:09/10/2007
- Rights:Worldwide
- Decade: 2000s