Cucumber

Original drama series from Russell T Davies exploring the passions and pitfalls of 21st century gay life, beginning with the most disastrous date night in history.

Creators and Cast

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Russell T Davies

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Vincent Franklin

Henry Best

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Cyril Nri

Lance Sullivan

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Ceallach Spellman

Adam Whitaker

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James Murray

Daniel Coltrane

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Julie Hesmondhalgh

Cleo Whitaker

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Fisayo Akinade

Dean Monroe

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Freddie Fox

Freddie Baxter

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Con O'Neill

Cliff Costello

Episodes

Specials

1 episode

S0 E1 · Screwdriver

2015-02-19

Screwdriver is a 15-minute short film written by Russell T Davies and directed by Lewis Arnold, featuring Cucumber’s Cleo (Julie Hesmondhalgh) and Adam (Ceallach Spellman), that explores some of the burning issues surrounding the ready availability and sharing of online pornography, particularly among children. Following recent investigations and reports into the responsibilities and actions of websites popular with children that host sexually explicit material, this polemic has never been more timely. In this tense, gripping two-hander, Cleo confronts her teenage son, and has to ask him a crucial question: has he seen The Screwdriver?

Miniseries

8 episodes

S1 E1 · Episode 1

2015-01-22

Henry and Lance are contented, but when they embark on a disastrous date night, life will never be the same again. At work, Henry is drawn to the enigmatic Freddie, while Lance greets Daniel.

S1 E2 · Episode 2

2015-01-29

Henry begins his new life, but Freddie marks out the battle lines. Lance tries to work out where Henry's gone, and enlists Cleo's help, but only Cliff is devious enough to work out the truth.

S1 E3 · Episode 3

2015-02-05

Henry stumbles into a dangerous trap when Freddie meets his old school teacher, Gregory, and sets out for revenge. Lance takes action and cuts Henry off completely.

S1 E4 · Episode 4

2015-02-12

Henry goes on a date with a complete stranger, while Lance's long, dark night leads him to an unexpected bed.

S1 E5 · Episode 5

2015-02-19

Henry's secrets and lies catch up with him, while Lance's wildest dreams are in danger of coming true, as Daniel makes an extraordinary move.

S1 E6 · Episode 6

2015-02-26

Lance tries to work out the truth about Daniel, so Henry takes a final, desperate chance to win his old boyfriend back. But is it too late for any of them to change paths?

S1 E7 · Episode 7

2015-03-05

Henry, Freddie and Dean are trapped together when a manhunt goes wrong, and some long-buried truths are revealed. Marie arrives to take charge.

S1 E8 · Episode 8

2015-03-12

Everyone gets caught up in Henry's grand scheme and life appears to be perfect. But only Freddie realises the truth. As events of the past catch up with them all, Henry reaches out.