TV series

Cucumber

Name: Cucumber
Released: 2015
Cast: Vincent Franklin, Cyril Nri, Ceallach Spellman, James Murray, Julie Hesmondhalgh

2015· 1 season· 50 min episodes★ 7.3Ended

On Channel 4 — From Red Production Company · Adjacent Productions

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Synopsis

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.

Themes

self-discovery middle ages (476-1453)lgbt manchester gay theme dramatic whimsical

Episodes

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E1 Episode 1Next upJan 22, 2015 · 46 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Eleanor Worthington-Cox (Molly Whitaker), Anjli Mohindra (Veronica Chandra), Andy Burke (Steve), Jamie Zubairi (Max), Lisa Millett (Katrina), Chris Webster (Phil), Jan Uddin (Saul), Christian Dixon (Jules)
E2 Episode 2Jan 29, 2015 · 47 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Eleanor Worthington-Cox (Molly Whitaker), Anjli Mohindra (Veronica Chandra), Letitia Wright (Vivienne Scott), Miles Higson (Beanie), Lisa Millett (Katrina), Chris Webster (Phil), Tupele Dorgu (Rosemary Pinks), Jeff Mirza (Mr. Bhose)
E3 Episode 3Feb 5, 2015 · 48 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Hannah John-Kamen (Violet), Eleanor Worthington-Cox (Molly Whitaker), Miles Higson (Beanie), Phil-John Perry (Jacob), Edward MacLiam (Gregory), Christine Bottomley (Lynne), Aaron Cobham (Roy), Nav Sidhu (Mahadev)
E4 Episode 4Feb 12, 2015 · 45 min
Synopsis
Henry goes on a date with a complete stranger, while Lance's long, dark night leads him to an unexpected bed.
Guest stars: Eleanor Worthington-Cox (Molly Whitaker), Rufus Hound (Rupert Fuller), Matthew Bailey (Tomasz), Phaldut Sharma (Leigh), Nana Amoo-Gottfried (Peter Phillipson), Haruka Abe (Anna Miyagi), Ardal O'Hanlon (Brian McCoy), Bethany Black (Helen)
E5 Episode 5Feb 19, 2015 · 48 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Luke Newberry (Josh), Letitia Wright (Vivienne Scott), Mike Coombes (Meatballs), Matthew Bailey (Tomasz), Alex Zur (Alex), Jadon Mukambila (Ryan), Barney Glover (Ollie), Lee Jarvis (Richard)
E6 Episode 6Feb 26, 2015 · 47 min
Synopsis
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?
Guest stars: Anjli Mohindra (Veronica Chandra), Emmanuella Cole (Constance Sullivan), Jude Akuwudike (Ralph Sullivan), Jordan Adene (Lance aged 11-13), Isaac Ssebandeke (Lance aged 18-24), Aretha Ayeh (Marie aged 16-29), Catherine Lamb (Suzie), Nathaniel Hall (Steve)
E7 Episode 7Mar 5, 2015 · 48 min
Synopsis
Henry, Freddie and Dean are trapped together when a manhunt goes wrong, and some long-buried truths are revealed. Marie arrives to take charge.
Guest stars: Eleanor Worthington-Cox (Molly Whitaker), Andrew Hayden-Smith (Billy), Letitia Wright (Vivienne Scott), Dino Fetscher (Aiden), Freddie Fox (Freddie Baxter)
E8 Episode 8Mar 12, 2015 · 47 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Andrew Hayden-Smith (Billy), Stefan Gumbs (Kenny), Des Yankson (Mr. Pablo), Letitia Wright (Vivienne Scott), Red Madrell (Floss), Andy Burke (Steve), Jamie Zubairi (Max), Sharon Duncan-Brewster (Maureen)