Filming has begun on the fifth series of The Break, a short form drama series which aims to showcase bold, original, contemporary stories that reflect modern life in the UK.
A collaboration between BBC Writersroom, BBC Three and BBC Studios, the films that make up the series will be available to watch on BBC Three.
With the five writers already revealed, BBC Writersroom and BBC Studios Drama Production are delighted to confirm the further details, including the directors and actors involved.
Losing It - written by William Barrington, directed by Aurora Fearnley, starring Nicholas Jacobsen
Joseph is a young man with Cerebral Palsy who knows he absolutely doesn't want pity sex and has always looked down on his best mate for sleeping around. But Joseph has never really had the opportunity, until now. His first one-night stand makes him question his views.
WEED - written by Angela Clarke, directed by Darren Kent starring Holly Medić
WEED is about 16-year-old tearaway Leah, who is on the run from the police. Back on the London estate where she grew up with her best friend, Leah is determined to finish her own personal mission.
Rude - written by Annalisa Dinnella, directed by Aurora Fearnley, starring Niamh Longford
Would you rather be seen as rude or disabled? That's the dilemma faced by 18-year-old May as she tries and fails not to offend her first Fresher's Week friend.
BFF - written by Rob Kinsman, directed by Benedict Cohen, starring Kitty Castledine
BFF is about a teenage girl who has become distant from her friends following a car accident that has left her a wheelchair user. She has developed an attachment with an augmented reality app on her phone. Turnip may be an ugly goblin but he's also Katie's only friend. She's in trouble.
OH TONI! - written by Lettie Precious, directed by Bim Ajadi, starring Alexandra James
Young, clumsy, sweet, and queer, Toni wants to ask the girl of her dreams to the Year 11 prom and will stop at nothing to win her affections. Only question is, can she do it without accidentally killing her?
Anne Edyvean, Head of Writersroom says: "The Break has always brought to BBC Three the voices and stories that you don't normally see on television. I am delighted that series five builds on the work that BBC Writersroom has been doing with disabled writers over the last couple of years, and features disabled talent front and centre, not just as writers, but also directors and actors. The stories are entertaining, unexpected and sometimes emotional, showing contemporary young lives in Britain. I can't wait to see them on screen."
Caroline Levy, Executive Producer, BBC Studios Drama Production says: "It has been a delightful and inspiring process to work with these young talented writers, directors and actors. Each has brought something special and unique to the process. The stories are funny, poignant and thought provoking shining a new light on the way we all interact with the world."
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