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Cucumber

2015- 2015

1 Seasons

8 Episodes

7.3(46 votes)

Ended

Comedy

Drama

Overview

Original drama series from Russell T Davies exploring the passions and pitfalls of 21st century gay life, beginning with the most disastrous date night in history.

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Production Companies

Red Production Company

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

7 featured cast members

Starring

Vincent Franklin

Vincent Franklin

Henry Best

Cyril Nri

Cyril Nri

Lance Sullivan

Ceallach Spellman

Ceallach Spellman

Adam Whitaker

James Murray

James Murray

Daniel Coltrane

Julie Hesmondhalgh

Julie Hesmondhalgh

Cleo Whitaker

Fisayo Akinade

Fisayo Akinade

Dean Monroe

Con O'Neill

Con O'Neill

Cliff Costello

Creative team

Created by: Russell T Davies
Written by: Russell T Davies

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