01 Mar 1999
$pent
This comic drama examines the relationships and addictions of a group of twenty-something friends with very dysfunctional, yet interesting lives.
The Grind
East End Loan... Dead End Debt
The Grind is a modern urban drama, set in world of sex, drug dealers, dance nightclubs and loan sharks. Vince is the nightclub manager of The Grind in Hackney, East London and having fought his way to a decent living and respectable lifestyle he is determined to settle down and take life easier. Upon meeting and starting a relationship with Nancy, Vinces dream of running a casino for his Boss and getting married looks set. Bobby, Vinces best friend from school, is released from prison and their friendship soon falls apart, Bobbys addiction to cocaine and gambling spirals out of control and he now owes a huge amount of money to Vinces boss, Dave ; owner of The Grind and an East End loan shark. Vince's life takes a dramatic turn for the worse. Loyalties are tested and friendships are pushed to their limits.
Top Billed Cast
Jamie Foreman Dave
Freddie Connor Vince
Zoë Tapper Nancy
Danny John-Jules Phil
Gordon Alexander Bobby
Kellie Shirley Jo
Duncan Clyde Tony
Joan Hodges Jean
Steven Frayne The Dealer
Barber Ali Big Guy
Jay Brown Simon
Sheraiah Larcher Bassy
Joseph Morgan Paul
Alex Avery DI Greaves
Eleanor Matsuura Charlie
Sway DaSafo Marco
Hywel John Paramedic 1
Duncan Watkinson Tony
Jumaan Zizzari Dancer
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