- Title: Skins
- Date: 25th January 2007
- Summary: Episode One: Tony tries to arrange for Sid to lose his virginity but all does not go as planned when Cassie,the girl assigned to the job,takes an overdose at Abigail's party and passes out. On Tony's advice Sid picks up some dope from Mad Twatter,a strange but violent drug dealer who threatens to cut off his balls if he doesn't pay him back in 48 hours. Cassie fortunately wakes up unharmed but the drugs are lost when the car they stole rolls into the river.
- 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 Hoffat),Effy (Kaya Scadelario),Angie (Siwan Morris),Stacey (Eleanor Lawrence),Middle Aged Teacher (John Arthur),Big Issue Seller (John Weldon),Jim (Harry Enfield),Anthea (Morwenna Banks),Mad Twatter (Stephen Martin Walters)
- Broadcaster:Channel 4
- Collection: Channel 4
- Genre:Entertainment
- Producer:Company Productions Ltd.
- Programme Episode:Episode 1
- Transmission Date:25/01/2007
- Rights:UK and Eire
- Decade: 2000s