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  • The Idris Takeover (2017–2017)
  • TV Series | Short, Comedy, Drama
The Idris Takeover (2017–2017)
TV Series | Short, Comedy, Drama

A 19-episode series of shorts created and curated by Idris Elba for BBC Three, showcasing young, diverse talent in the UK. It includes a 6-episode comedy series with Romesh Ranganathan, a 5-episode drama series, 4 documentaries about ...See moreA 19-episode series of shorts created and curated by Idris Elba for BBC Three, showcasing young, diverse talent in the UK. It includes a 6-episode comedy series with Romesh Ranganathan, a 5-episode drama series, 4 documentaries about inspirational sports people, a documentary about a trainee barrister in Bradford, a documentary about young people in Scarborough, a documentary about a Scottish rapper from Paisley, and a Grime music video featuring upcoming talent. See less
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Seasons
Writers
Lee Coan (written by) | Cat Jones (created and written by) (co-writer) | Namsi Khan (written by) | Selina Lim (written by) | Nathaniel Price (written by)
Casting Director
Production Designer
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Mar 24, 2017

Release date (First episode)
Mar 24, 2017 (United Kingdom)

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Cast

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38 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
Romesh Ranganathan
Self - Interviewer Self - Interviewer   See fewer
6
2
Sope Dirisu
Michael Michael   See fewer
2
Ruth Madeley
Janine Janine   See fewer
2
Shogun
Self / Self - Rapper Self / Self - Rapper   See fewer
2
2
Idris Elba
Alpha Ash Alpha Ash   See fewer
2
2
2
Michael Ajao
Little Ash Little Ash   See fewer
2
2
1
Marcus Perrineau-Daley
Self - Wheelchair Boxer Self - Wheelchair Boxer   See fewer
1
Berna
Self - Rapper Self - Rapper   See fewer
1
Abdul Musa Adam
Self - Jockey Self - Jockey   See fewer
1
Zoe Johnson
Self - Lady Linebacker Self - Lady Linebacker   See fewer
1
Sharon Horgan
Self - Interviewee Self - Interviewee   See fewer
1
Nina Yndis
Jules Jules   See fewer
1
Russell Howard
Self - Interviewee Self - Interviewee   See fewer
1
Jayde Adams
Self - Interviewee Self - Interviewee   See fewer
1
Jack Dee
Self - Interviewee Self - Interviewee   See fewer
1
1
Tim Renkow
Self - Interviewee Self - Interviewee   See fewer
1
Yasmin Evans
Self - Narrator Self - Narrator   See fewer
1
Humza Arshad
Self - Interviewee Self - Interviewee   See fewer
1
1
Phillip Brannon
Self - Friend and Mentor Self - Friend and Mentor   See fewer
1
Simon Smith
Self - Coach Self - Coach   See fewer
1
C. Cane
Self - Rapper / Singer Self - Rapper / Singer   See fewer
1
George Turner
Self - Boxing Co-ordinator Self - Boxing Co-ordinator   See fewer
1
Olivia Louise
Self - Singer Self - Singer   See fewer
1
1
Andrei Zayats
Tomasz Tomasz   See fewer
1
1
Alika
Self - Rapper Self - Rapper   See fewer
1
Eaton
Self - Rapper Self - Rapper   See fewer
1
TrueMendous
Self - Rapper Self - Rapper   See fewer
1
Moses Adeyemi
Self - Strongman Self - Strongman   See fewer
1
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