Five by Five

Season 1

BBC Three's "Five by Five," a series of short films from new writers, featuring new and established on-screen talent working side by side. Set in London, the five standalone films feature chance encounters between characters that question identity and change perceptions.

Where to Watch Season 1

5 Episodes

Ash
E1
AshTeenager Ash wants to be the big man. He knows what he has to do but he knows it's wrong. A chance meeting begins a chain reaction of events with potentially fatal consequences.
Chloe
E2
ChloeChloe is going to ask out a guy. Every detail has been planned, but romance is thwarted when she accidentally punches him in a case of mistaken identity.
Lucas
E3
LucasBloodied from an earlier encounter, Lucas meets the woman of his dreams but in an attempt to impress her, he lies and becomes embroiled in an argument that he doesn’t understand.
Janine
E4
JanineJanine wants to score but her local dealer can’t see past her wheelchair. Tired of the daily prejudice, she flips it to her advantage when a cop appears on the horizon.
Michael
E5
MichaelMichael’s partner thinks he’s racist. When they meet a black teen in need of help but unable to ask for it, Michael’s decision to intervene or walk away could prove fatal.