Grime Kids

20231 seriesEntertainment / Drama
Available on
BBC Three

Based on the 2018 book by grime pioneer DJ Target, 'Grime Kids' is a powerful, comic, and joy-filled coming-of-age story about a group of young black friends, set against the backdrop of early 2000s London. Frustrated with their lives, Dane, Bishop, Bayo, Junior, and Kai form their own garage crew and seek success amid an exciting, revolutionary new music scene. Written by Theresa Ikoko, 'Grime Kids' sees the five go through a wild formative summer that tests and proves their bond of friendship.

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Summer, 2001. School’s out, and the boys get ready for their first club night. Adult themes.

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Episode 2. Gladiator Crew is born. Dane tries to strike a deal to get on radio. Old tensions arise. Contains some strong language.

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Episode 3. Junior’s dad is hiding a secret, and the Gladiator Crew compete to win a cash prize. Adult themes.

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Episode 4. The boys perform at a house party, and Bishop makes a dangerous choice he’ll soon regret. Contains some strong language.

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Episode 5. The boys try to get Bishop out of trouble and also get their music on pirate radio. Adult themes.

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