Chewing Gum (TV series)

Chewing Gum
Genre Sitcom
Created by Michaela Coel
Written by Michaela Coel
Directed by Tom Marshall
Starring Michaela Coel
Robert Lonsdale
Susan Wokoma
Tanya Franks
Theme music composer Shakka Philip
Michaela Coel
Country of origin United Kingdom
Original language(s) English
No. of series 1
No. of episodes 6
Production
Executive producer(s) Jon Rolph
Nana Hughes
Producer(s) Kelly McGolpin
Editor(s) Gavin Buckley
Running time 25 minutes
Release
Original network E4
Picture format 1080i
Original release 6 October 2015 (2015-10-06) – present
External links
Website

Chewing Gum is a British television sitcom series set in London. It debuted on E4 on 13 October 2015. It was written by and stars Michaela Coel, Robert Lonsdale, Susan Wokoma, Danielle Walters and Tanya Franks. The show involves Tracey Gordon, a restricted, religious, virgin, 24 year old shop assistant, who wants to have sex and learn more about the world. Series one premiered on 6 October 2015 until 10 November 2015. On 3 December E4 ordered a second series for 2016.

Cast

Episodes


Series 1 (2015)

No.
overall
Episode Directed by Written by Original air date UK viewers
(millions)[1]
1Sex and ViolenceTom MarshallMichaela Coel6 October 2015 (2015-10-06)0.30
In hope of not becoming her uptight older sister, Cynthia, Tracey tries to move her and her fiancé Ronald's relationship to the next level. Getting a make over themed to her inspiration Beyoncé by her best friend Candice, she goes on a venture to grasp his attention but when street poet Connor catches hers she is mixed with her emotions especially when turns up at a party Tracey she sneaks into.
2BinnedTom MarshallMichaela Coel13 October 2015 (2015-10-13)N/A
Connor is her goal now, Tracey wants to bin Ronald to fulfil her relationship needs. Tracey soon runs into Connor's mum, Mandy, and is given some off-putting information about his history in romance. But once she visits Ronald, who is resting from a car accident, she is shown the light when the nurse aiding him better is all he can think about.
3PossessionTom MarshallMichaela Coel20 October 2015 (2015-10-20)N/A
During a shift at the shop, Tracey is able to grab a chance to improve her future in a recruitment day. When it turns sour a member of staff tries to make a deal she might regret. Meanwhile, Cynthia covers Tracey's shift in the shop whilst she is gone and Candice and Nan, Esther attempt to make some money hosting a party set to selling sex-toys.
4The UnicornTom MarshallMichaela Coel27 October 2015 (2015-10-27)N/A
Connor and Tracey finds that they are having some problems in the bedroom, especially Connor. In awe to save what they have Tracey tries to get advice from her friends but comes across a new app and plans to hold a threesome with a "Unicorn" known as Sacha. Back at home Cynthia is using Tracey's Laptop for some sex related research but soon is introduced to desperate and strange Seb.
5The Last SupperTom MarshallMichaela Coel3 November 2015 (2015-11-03)N/A
Tracey thinks she can expose Connor's hidden talent in a show for performance poetry but it unfortunately goes terribly wrong. Also, Tracey's cousin, Boy Tracey comes over to visit and gives her a prize she was never expecting to have to face and Cynthia has a life-changing secret to tell her family and it won't go down well with Tracey.
6Tolled RoadTom MarshallMichaela Coel10 November 2015 (2015-11-10)N/A
Tracey is kicked out by her mum and is left to move into Candice's house but is soon driving her crazy. Connor finally gets a job in hope that Tracey will eventually move in with him. It's also the wedding day of Cynthia and Ronald; Tracey must figure out a way to expose Ronald's homosexual feelings and stop her sister from making a terrible mistake

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