- Title: Skins
- Date: 18th September 2007
- Summary: Episode Five: Sid has a tough few days when Tony messes with his head and offers Michelle to him by kissing Abigail in front of her. Sid doesn't know what to do but meets up with her anyway,despite having history coursework to do and forgetting all about Cassie. It all ends badly for Sid when Tony decides to take Michelle back,Cassie takes an overdose and his mum decides to leave his dad.
- 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),Maxxie (Mitch Hewer),Abigail (Georgina Moffat),Tom (Robert Wilfort),Middle Class Dad (Ray Gardner),Doctor (Charlie Walker Wise),Char (Millicent Rendall),Shall (Emma Harris),Tracey (Kate Morris),Emily (Cherisa Wood),Leanna (Emma Ongar),Liz (Josie Lawrence),Mark (Peter Capaldi),The British Schools Chamber Choir,Choirmaster Robert Latham.
- Broadcaster:Channel 4
- Collection: Channel 4
- Genre:Entertainment
- Producer:Company Productions Ltd.
- Programme Episode:Episode 5
- Transmission Date:18/09/2007
- Rights:Worldwide
- Decade: 2000s