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ON THE EDGE

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A unique Drama anthology comprising of 4 series and 12 standalone films, exploring life in Britain today.

>>On The Edge introduces the work of the UK’s best new and diverse writing and directing talent, discovered and nurtured by BlackLight Television with the support of Channel 4.


Starring Aimee Lou Wood, Wunmi Mosaku, Chanel Creswell, Alexandra Roach, Michael Socha, Rudi Dharmalingam, Jack Rowan, Martin McCann, Iwan Rheon, Tanya Reynolds, Anthony Welsh and Amanda Redman.

First aired in 2018. 

>WATCH EPISODES<

[LATEST REVIEWS]

This anthology series is the closest thing we have to the old Play for Today. Designed to showcase new writers, this series is a breath of fresh air among brash entertainment and property shows.

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>>THE TELEGRAPH

A bravura performance kicks off the first in a three-part drama anthology about criminal justice.

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>>THE GUARDIAN

A triple bill of touching dramas, all with a welcome splash of optimism.

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>>THE MAIL

[AWARDS]

BAFTA

5 NOMINATIONS

BROADCAST

3 NOMINATIONS

BEST SINGLE DRAMA

1 WIN

BAFTA CYMRU

7 NOMINATIONS

BEST BREAKTHROUGH

1 WIN

EDINBURGH NEW VOICE

10 NOMINATIONS

BEST BREAKTHROUGH

3 WINS

“I can’t tell you how instrumental this 
scheme was for career progression but also honing my craft as a director. Ben and Phil’s support was second to none. They create an environment which gives filmmakers the autonomy to develop their skillset.”
—Theo Krekis

Director

[EPISODES]

Two women sitting on a bench against a wooden wall, one wearing a yellow scarf and the other in a blue and pink jacket.
Side profile of a woman wearing a multicolored headscarf and a black fur-lined coat, against a blurred outdoor background.
A woman with long hair looking to her right in a dimly lit environment, with blue lighting and text overlay that says '> THAT GIRL <' and '[S1-E3]'.
A woman with dark hair wearing hoop earrings and a chunky silver chain necklace, smiling, in front of a pink and black graffiti wall.
Close-up of a man in a dark suit and tie with a serious expression at an outdoor event, with blurred people in the background.
Silhouette of a child wearing a hoodie at night with a fire in the background, overlaid with the text '> ADULTING <' and a timestamp indicating season 2, episodes 3.
A man and woman sitting on a bed, looking at each other with serious expressions.
Close-up of a woman outdoors with sunlight in the background, looking directly at the camera.
A man with brown hair and a beard wearing a denim jacket with a shearling collar, standing in front of brightly lit slot machines in a casino or gaming arcade.
A woman lying on a medical imaging device, looking upwards with a neutral expression, wearing a hospital gown.
A man with a beard and curly hair stands in a gym, looking at the camera with a serious expression. Behind him, several people work out with punching bags and other equipment.
A scene from the TV show 'The Final Countdown,' featuring an elderly man with a gray beard and hair, wearing a tuxedo and bow tie, smiling and looking to his left.