With all the current events happening around us driving a deep wedge between communities, the chances of living in a united and diverse world look increasingly bleak. But rather than going away in separate directions, putting more people together could be the answer. Ackley Bridge on Channel 4 and Acorn in the US, looks at what happens when budget cuts bring White and Asian populations together in one school.
Ackley Bridge Cast
The new Drama is created by Ayub Khan Din, Kevin Erlis, and Malcolm Campbell and presents a serious subject in a humorous way as not only students, but teachers too try to adjust to the new reality of sharing space with people across the town.
Ackley Bridge (2017)
Developed By: Ayub Khan Din, Kevin Erlis, and Malcolm Campbell
Directed By: Penny Woolcock
Cast: Jo Joyner, Paul Nicholls, Arsher Ali, Liz White, Sunetra Sarker, Adil Ray, Poppy Lee Friar and Amy Leigh Hickman
Network: Channel 4, Acorn
Release Date: 7th June 2017, 8 PM
Ackley Bridge Plot
A small mill town, Ackley Bridge is home to a vast but divided Asian and White populations. Each one lives in its own corner and has its own infrastructure including schools to not cross each others paths. However, when budget cuts force the city to consolidate the two schools into new Ackely Bridge college, the two diverse culture come close as never before. Sparks are bound to fly as students and teachers from two different communities are put together and must work and spend days together.
Watch how these two diverse populations adjust to their new realty. How their differences create tense and belligerent situations. But also how similarities in their lives and problems open up doors to new understandings.
Ackley Bridge Trailer
Watch this chaotic and slightly humorous trailer of Ackley Bridge and tell us if you are excited to watch the new drama on channel 4 on 7th June.
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