Short Films

Series & Episodes

• Tumult

  First broadcast: Monday 22 April 2013, 2.25AM on Channel 4

  Bafta-nominated comedy short about a tribe of Norse warriors who traipse across a barren land after battle. Bloodied and wounded, their chief is near death. He is about to hand over power to his son when an army of a completely different kind descends on them...

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• Wheels

  First broadcast: Thursday 06 September 2012, 1.15AM on Channel 4

  Written and Directed by David Begg, this short film tells the gentle but humorous story of physically disabled Colin (Jamie Beddard) as he embarks on a journey through the parks and streets of his north London neighbourhood.

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• The Island

  First broadcast: Sunday 05 June 2011, 3.55AM on Channel 4

  Short film from Matt Palmer, funded by Film4. A caretaker of a deserted island, played by Bjarne Henriksen, becomes increasingly aware of a terrifying presence.

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• Amelia And Michael

  First broadcast: Saturday 23 October 2010, 3.25AM on Channel 4

  A married couple appear to have all the trappings of wealth, success and happiness, but both Amelia and Michael have secrets from each other.

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• Whatever Turns You On

  First broadcast: Monday 26 July 2010, 4.20AM on Channel 4

  The well-oiled running of an electronics store is disrupted when a homeless man arrives to make a purchase. A humorous but poignant story of the need to belong.

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• No, No, No

  First broadcast: Friday 21 May 2010, 2.45AM on Channel 4

  Based on an abridged version of the comic song No, No, No, this short film is driven by the inanity of the lyrics, as sung by the comedian and actor Kevin Gildea.

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• Eating for Two

  First broadcast: Monday 13 July 2009, 4.25AM on Channel 4

  Craft-based animated film developed through Channel 4's Animation in Residence scheme. A short film about sex, religion and the weather.

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• Stonehouse Reunion

  First broadcast: Sunday 15 March 2009, 2.05AM on Channel 4

  Animated short from Tony Johnson about Sugar Ring Robinson's bravado escape from Stonehouse, an imposing prison.

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• School Disco

  First broadcast: Thursday 12 March 2009, 2.25AM on Channel 4

  An animated look at the mores of adolescents trying to impress on the social scene.

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