Sparks – Season 1
Ten powerful, authentic monologues from emerging UK talent, bringing a distinct and alternative view of what it means to be young today.
Episodes
I Just Stabbed Someone
Through a rap narrative, grime artist Yizzy explores the tragic ramifications of knife crime - what if you could go back and redo that fatal moment?
The Birth of Venus
Venus dreams of launching a make-up brand and escaping the bullies at school. Does a safe future in the city beckon? There’s a lot to escape at home first... By Juno Dawson.
My Best Friend Married A Warrior
Aisha and best friend Jamillah were to be “influencers in a hijab – British Kylie Jenners” but after making a decision that would be seen as a betrayal, Aisha finds herself alone.
What Would You Do Frida?
Tilly never imagined her prom would be spent in the girl’s toilet hiding, but then Tilly's been an expert at hiding her body difference until tonight. So what now?
All The Small Things
It’s Zeena and Ziyad’s first date but they already have preconceptions about each other. Can a homemade biryani prove them both wrong and will they get their happy ending?
Gone
Sharday and Sam are celebrating Sharday’s sweet 16th, but a split second decision will change everything for them. Life will never be the same again.
Sparklers
Holly shares her first kiss with Ava, and reflects on her past now that she's able to be honest with herself.
The Main Part
Aspiring actor Nina has an agonising decision to make after she’s shamelessly typecast for the main part in a Bollywood school play, just because she’s ‘a bit brown’.
Shapes
Cassie Jenks’ plan to bunk off a school trip to an art gallery is abandoned when she connects with a painting.
Shahid's First Shave
Shahid is starting college but has a big dilemma: to shave or not to shave. On one hand a chance to reinvent himself, on the other an overbearing mum who won’t let him grow up.