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FILM / TV / RADIO

This page will give you links to any TV, radio, theatrical or film adaptations of my work.

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The Crongton Soup Kitchen
Short Works

A heartwarming Christmas tale from author Alex Wheatle, about family, traditions and sibling rivalries. Brothers Des and Clifton need to settle their differences to honour their Christmas traditions.

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14 mins

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Small Axe
Series 1: Alex Wheatle

The true story of award-winning writer Alex Wheatle. Having spent his childhood in a mostly white institutional care home with no love or family, he finally finds a sense of community for the first time in Brixton, where he develops a passion for music and DJing. When he is thrown in prison during the Brixton uprising of 1981, he confronts his past and sees a path to healing.

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66 mins

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