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Skins (series 5)
'' Skins'' is a British teen drama created by father-and-son television writers Bryan Elsley and Jamie Brittain for Company Pictures. The fifth series began airing on E4 on 27 January 2011 and ended on 17 March 2011. This series sees the introduction of a new cast; it follows the lives of the third generation of sixth form students of Franky Fitzgerald, Rich Hardbeck, Grace Blood, Mini McGuinness, Liv Malone, Alo Creevey, and brothers Nick Nick may refer to: * Nick (given name) * A cricket term for a slight deviation of the ball off the edge of the bat * British slang for being arrested * British slang for a police station * British slang for stealing * Short for nickname Place ... and Matty Levan. Main cast List of episodes References External links *List of * {{DEFAULTSORT:Skins Episodes Series 05 2011 British television seasons de:Liste der Skins-Episoden ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
E4 (TV Channel)
E4 is a British free-to-air public broadcast television channel owned and operated by Channel Four Television Corporation. The "E" stands for ''entertainment'' and the channel is primarily aimed at the 16/18–34 age group (similar to BBC Three, ITV2, 5Star, Sky Max, Sky Comedy, Comedy Central and Dave). Programmes currently shown on the channel include ''Hollyoaks'', ''Made in Chelsea'', ''Coach Trip'' (and its Halloween spin-off ''Celebrity Ghost Trip''), ''Celebs Go Dating'' and various versions of ''Married At First Sight''. The most successful broadcast of the channel to date was on 11 October 2010 when an episode of ''The Inbetweeners'' received over 3.7 million viewers.BARB, vi/ref> History E4 launched as a pay television companion to Channel 4 on 18 January 2001. On 16 December 2004, Channel 4 announced that the subscription channel would become a free-to-air television channel by launching on the digital terrestrial television system. E4 launched an Ireland service ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nick Levan
Nicholas Laurence "Nick" Levan is a fictional character from the third generation in the British teen drama '' Skins'', played by Sean Teale. Nick was introduced in the fifth series and is a former rugby player who used to play for the school team. He has had relationships with Franky Fitzgerald and Mini McGuinness Minerva "Mini" McGuinness is a fictional character from the third generation of the British teen drama '' Skins'', played by Freya Mavor. She appears in the fifth and sixth series of the show. Characterisation Mini is Scottish and is conside .... Characterisation Series 5 At the start of series 5, Sean Teale described his character as "balls deep in life". Series 6 At the start of series 6, Teale said: "Nick has had a heavy summer, rugby is out of the question as his fitness is in doubt and he starts partying hard; a little too hard, I think. He's a lot more integrated with the group this series. He's a lot friendlier with them, they've warmed to him and t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mini (Skins Series 5)
Mini is the third episode of the fifth series of the British teen drama '' Skins''. It first aired in the UK on E4 on 10 February 2011. It focuses on the character Mini McGuinness (Freya Mavor) as she tries to put on a charity fashion show and maintain her relationship with her boyfriend, Nick Levan (Sean Teale Sean Teale (born 18 June 1992) is a British actor, known for his roles as Prince Condé in ''Reign'', Nick Levan in '' Skins'', and Ben Larson in the Syfy series '' Incorporated.'' He also co-starred in the Fox sci-fi/drama series '' The Gif ...). Synopsis The episode begins as Mini, weight-conscious as ever, goes to the gym, before heading to her boyfriend, Nick Levan's rugby practice. After the practice, she holds a meeting with a school committee, to discuss an upcoming charity fashion show. To her outrage, her friend, Grace has enlisted Franky as costume designer. Out of pure pride, she decides to completely rearrange it, and asks for the help of Nick. Nick r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rich (Skins Series 5)
Rich is the second episode of the fifth series of the British teen drama '' Skins''. It first aired on E4 in the UK on 3 February 2011. The episode focuses on the character Rich Hardbeck ( Alexander Arnold) as he attempts to find a girlfriend, with the help of his friend Grace Blood (Jessica Sula). Plot The episode begins with Rich Hardbeck, a metalhead, playing Slayer at a party he and his friend, Alo are attending, causing the two to get thrown out. Alo, fed up that Rich keeps getting in between him and girls, attempts to persuade him to find a girlfriend of his own. Rich, however, is adamant as to what kind of girl he would like to date - a girl like himself, as he believes that most girls he knows are too shallow for him. Alo promises to help him find one he likes. The next day, Rich meets Alo in the library, and Alo points out a female metalhead who works in the library, whom Alo nicknames "The Angel of Death." Rich attempts to talk to her, but she simply stares at him ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Digital Spy
Digital Spy (DS) is a British-based entertainment, television and film website and brand and is the largest digital property at Hearst UK. Since its launch in 1999, Digital Spy has focused on entertainment news related to television programmes, films, music and show business to a global audience. As well as breaking news, in-depth features, reviews and editorial explainers, the site also features the DS Forum. History digiNews (1999) In early January 1999, Iain Chapman launched the digiNEWS website, providing news, rumours and information on Sky's new digital satellite platform SkyDigital. At the same time, Chris Butcher launched the ONfaq website, offering similar news and information on the UK's new digital terrestrial platform ONdigital. Both sites proved to be popular, attracting a lot of attention from visitors eager for more news about these rapidly developing TV platforms. Very soon Chapman and Butcher discussed the idea of a merger of the two sites, to create the digiN ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Franky (Skins Series 5)
"Franky" is the first episode of the fifth series of the British teen drama '' Skins''. It first aired on E4 in the UK on 27 January 2011. It introduces the third generation of the series, and focuses on the character of Franky Fitzgerald ( Dakota Blue Richards) she attempts to fit in at Roundview College, after moving to Bristol from Oxford with her adoptive gay dads. Plot synopsis The episode opens with Franky Fitzgerald, a timid androgynous teenager who has recently moved to Bristol from Oxford, along with her adoptive fathers, Geoff and Jeff, preparing for school. On her way to school she becomes involved in an accident with a motorized scooter. This is witnessed by Mini (Freya Mavor), an attractive but arrogant and fashion-oriented girl with two best friends, Liv (Laya Lewis) and Grace ( Jessica Sula). During sports, Franky accidentally trips Mini, causing her to fall into a patch of mud. Enraged, Mini drags Franky down with her, and their fight is eventually broken up. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sebastian De Souza
Sebastian Denis de Souza (born 19 April 1993)''Births, Marriages & Deaths Index of England and Wales, 1916–2005'' B100D is an English actor. He is best known for playing Matty Levan in the E4 (TV channel), E4 teen drama series ''Skins (TV series), Skins''. He has since starred in the period television series ''The Borgias (2011 TV series), The Borgias'' from 2012 to 2013, ''Medici: Masters of Florence'' (2018), and ''The Great (TV series), The Great'' (2020). Early life De Souza is the second of the two sons of Elinor Kelly and Chris de Souza, an opera producer of Goan Catholics, Goan Indian descent. He was born in Oxford, Oxfordshire, and has an older brother named Tristan. He grew up in Boxford, Berkshire, and was a boarder at Brockhurst and Marlston House School developing a fascination with theatre, music, and writing. At the age of 11 he decided to dramatise ''The Willows at Christmas'', William Horwood (novelist), William Horwood's adaptation of ''The Wind in the Willows' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jessica Sula
Jessica Bianca Sula (born 3 May 1994) is a Welsh actress known for her portrayal of the character Grace Blood in the third generation of the television series ''Skins'' and for her role in the M. Night Shyamalan-directed horror film ''Split'' (2016). Early life and education Sula was born in Swansea to Trinidadian mother Shurla Blades, who has Afro-Trinidadian and Chinese ancestry, and to Steven Sula, a father of German and Estonian heritage. She grew up in Gorseinon, Wales, where she completed her A-levels in Spanish, French and Drama at Gorseinon College. Career Sula made her television debut in 2011, portraying Grace Blood in the fifth and sixth series of the E4 teen drama ''Skins.'' Afterwards, she gained a supporting role in comedy drama ''Love and Marriage'' which was broadcast on ITV in 2013. In 2015, Sula was cast as the lead character, Maddie Graham, in the Freeform drama ''Recovery Road,'' alongside ''Skins'' co-star Sebastian de Souza. Her first big screen lea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sean Teale
Sean Teale (born 18 June 1992) is a British actor, known for his roles as Prince Condé in ''Reign'', Nick Levan in '' Skins'', and Ben Larson in the Syfy series '' Incorporated.'' He also co-starred in the Fox sci-fi/drama series '' The Gifted''. Early life Teale grew up in Putney, London. He is of Venezuelan, Spanish, and Welsh descent. His father, Noel, is an IT consultant and his mother, Fini, works at a design advertising agency. Teale attended Latymer Upper School in Hammersmith where he played rugby and football and took drama. His performance in a school play was spotted by an agent in the audience. Teale decided to switch his focus from sports to drama after his agents advised him to renounce for fear of damaging his looks. He began auditions as he was preparing for his A-levels in History, Drama and Economics. He has deferred his place at the University of Manchester studying History and Economics to pursue his acting career. Career In January 2010 Teale playe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Will Merrick
William Charles Merrick (born 9 April 1993) is an English screen and stage actor. His debut was in the third generation of the BAFTA winning, E4 television series '' Skins'' as the character Alo Creevey. Early life and education Merrick originates from Ledbury in Herefordshire. In 2009 he was one of the top ten of over 50,000 candidates nationally in his drama GCSE examination. Career As a member of the ''Close up Theatre'' Merrick performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2010 and 2011, in the productions of ''The History Boys'' playing Posner and Arthur Miller's masterpiece ''Death of a Salesman'' in the role of Charley. At the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2012–2013 Merrick started a theatre company called No Prophet at 18 and played roles in '' Punk Rock'', a stage production by Simon Stephens, and in ''Boys'' written by Ella Hickson. In 2011, Merrick made his first television appearance in the E4 teen drama '' Skins'', playing Alo Creevey. Originally he auditioned i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laya Lewis
Laya Lewis (born 14 May 1992) is an English actress, best known for her role as Liv Malone in the fifth and sixth series of the hit British TV drama '' Skins''. Early life Laya Lewis was born in South London, St George's Hospital but grew up in Bristol. Her mother was born in Britain to Jamaican parents who moved to England in the 60's as part of the Windrush generation. She studied at Fairfield Secondary School and then 6th Form at Cotham School. She went on to study Media and Cultural Studies at the University of the Arts London. Career While in sixth form Lewis made her television debut in the fifth series of E4's teen drama '' Skins'', which started on 27 January 2011. She gained the role of Liv Malone through open auditions in Bristol. Members of the show's production team visited some of the local schools and she was asked to attend an audition. At the age of 16 she auditioned for the second generation of ''Skins'', however when she arrived she decided not to partici ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freya Mavor
Freya Mavor (born 13 August 1993) is a Scottish actress and model. She is best known for her roles as Mini McGuinness in the E4 teen drama '' Skins'' and Daria Greenock in the HBO finance drama series ''Industry''. Early life Mavor was born in Glasgow, but grew up in Inverleith, Edinburgh. Her father, James Mavor, is a playwright who leads the MA screenwriting course at Napier University. Her grandfather, named Ronald Bingo Mavor, was The Scotsman's theatre critic in the early 1960s before he became the director of the Scottish Arts Council. Her great-grandfather, James Bridie (real name Osborne Mavor), changed the Scottish theatrical landscape by setting up in 1950 a college of drama, the forerunner of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. Mavor's mother is Irish and also has some Danish ancestry. Mavor first became interested in acting after watching '' The Shining'' when she was ten years old. For a period, she lived in La Rochelle, France. She studied at Collège ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
