CRONGTON chronicles the lives and journeys of a group of young people living in a thriving, multicultural community in a fictional urban housing estate, as they navigate the complexities of social politics, peer pressure and identity while trying to forge a place for themselves within a world full of possibility and littered with danger.
Shot through with irreverent humour and featuring animated fantasy sequences, it’s a joyful, energetic ride through the trials and tribulations of growing up, a celebration of the kind of community you only find on an estate, and a look at how you come to terms with the darkness of the world around you when you’re on the cusp of childhood and adulthood.
CRONGTON is an adaptation of the modern classic book series by Alex Wheatle, adding to the BBC’s established legacy of backing the best of British storytelling. CRONGTON KNIGHTS, the second book in the series, won The Guardian’s Children’s Fiction Prize 2016 and is widely read in schools across the UK.
Samson Agboola plays Lemar ‘Liccle Bit’ Jackson, with Nielle Springer as Venetia King, Noah Cox as Mckay Tambo, Seyi Andes-Pelumi as Jonah ‘Rapid’ Hani, Safia Hamad as Saira Alzuhur, Sophie Spatariu as Juniper Petrescu and Bobby North as ‘Boy from the Hills’.
The series also stars Seraphina Beh as Elaine, Bunmi Osadolor as Manjaro and Savannah Steyn as Mo. Supporting the cast are Kelle Bryan, Sutara Gayle and Toussaint Meghie, with appearances from Eddie Kadi, Michelle de Swarte and Munya Chawawa.
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