Small Axe

"We are the small axe."

An anthology series of five stories looking at the lives of a group of friends and their families in London’s West Indian community from the late 1960s to the early 80s.

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Created By

Steve McQueen

Status

Ended

Original Name

Small Axe

First Air Date

November 15, 2020

Last Air Date

December 13, 2020

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English

Production Companies

Lammas Park Turbine Studios EMU Films BBC Television Centre BBC Film

Networks

BBC One

S01E05

Education

The coming of age story of 12-year-old Kingsley, who has a fascination for astronauts and rockets. When Kingsley is pulled to the headmaster's office for being disruptive in class, he discovers he's being sent to a school for those with "special needs." Distracted by working two jobs, his parents are unaware of the unofficial segregation policy at play, preventing many Black children from receiving the education they deserve, until a group of West Indian women take matters into their own hands.

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Drama

Small Axe

"We are the small axe."

An anthology series of five stories looking at the lives of a group of friends and their families in London’s West Indian community from the late 1960s to the early 80s.

Overview Credits Watch Reviews Seasons Images Videos Recommendations Similar