Unprecedented S1:E2

Viral / Penny / Going Forward

Viral by James Graham After schools shut and A Levels are postponed, three teenagers use lockdown to come up with the next big viral craze. Penny by Charlene James Ray has been moved into a hotel for the foreseeable future yet he knows that survival is a lot more complicated than having a roof over your head. Going Forward by John Donnelly When team meetings move online, an under-pressure team leader takes drastic measures to make sure targets are met.

Grounded / Fear Fatigue

Grounded by Duncan Macmillan Liz is stressed by her parents’ cavalier attitude to the virus. Their age and health conditions put them heavily at risk. However, when overcome by the stress of her work, Liz is the one who needs looking after. Fear Fatigue by Prasanna Puwanarajah Based on conversations with NHS workers in March 2020, Fear Fatigue documents the feelings and fears of frontline staff in the days and weeks before the Coronavirus lockdown.

Kat and Zaccy / The Unexpected Expert / The Night After

Kat and Zaccy by Deborah Bruce Zac is reluctant to come home from university during lockdown. How long can he ignore his mother’s emotional pleas for his return? The Unexpected Expert by Matilda Ibini This crisis will have a huge impact on Roxy’s social care package. The local authority thanks her for her understanding, yet she feels significantly misunderstood. The Night After by Josh Azouz A couple in their sixties try to make contact with the outside world. Is it a distress signal? Or a message to a specific loved one? Greek Gods, a noose and the past all threaten to overwhelm them. A touching tale of toast, taboos and toddlers.

Everybody's Talkin' / Central Hill / Batshit

Central Hill by Nathaniel Martello-White Coronavirus flings a couple into a long-distance relationship. A freelance actor cannot afford to eat. Ginger and toilet paper have become the most sought-after items on the planet. A likely farce, or a horror movie waiting to happen? Batshit by Jasmine Lee-Jones It’s 2021. The global pandemic continues to sweep the earth. In the midst of massive loss, grief and mourning, many have searched for a party to blame – with some civilians taking justice into their own hands. As ceaseless chaos sweeps the earth, shit is well and truly about to hit the fan... Everybody's Talkin' by Chloe Moss Liz, Rebecca and Katherine are full of ideas for their mother: Facebook Pilates, Zoom Art Classes, FaceTime therapy… anything to help her feel connected.