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This is Sheyi Cole's first on-screen role

Sheyi Cole plays award-winning writer Alex Wheatle in this biopic of his younger years. The episode
focuses on Alex finally finding a sense of community in Brixton, after a difficult childhood growing
up in care homes. However, things take a dark turn during the Brixton Uprising of 1981, after which
he was imprisoned.

This is Sheyi's first on-screen role. He secretly auditioned for Small Axe during his first year at
Guildhall School of Music & Drama, where he is still studying.

Episode 5: Education – Sunday 13 December

Kingsley Smith – Kenyah Sandy

This is Kenyah Sandy's first on-screen role

Kenyah Sandy plays 12-year-old Kingsley who is sent to a school for those with 'special needs' after
he is considered to be disruptive in class. Small Axe marks Kenyah's first on-screen role.

Agnes Smith - Sharlene Whyte

Sharlene Whyte plays Agnes
Sharlene Whyte plays Kingsley's mother Agnes, who leads a fight to get her son the education he
deserves. The actress has starred in Waterloo Road, Spooks and Jonathan Creek.