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Five-Minute Films

10.019821 seasonTV SeriesDrama

In 1975, the BBC hired Mike Leigh to create a series of Five-Minute Films. Leigh, a master of kitchen sink naturalism, explained his garrulous bursts of plot and character: ‘I thought it was a cracking idea, and I would have done forty of…

DirectorMike Leigh

WriterMike Leigh

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Seasons & Episodes

E1

The Birth of the Goalie of the 2001 F.A. Cup Final

Sep 5, 1982

E2

Old Chums

Sep 6, 1982

E3

Probation

Sep 7, 1982

E4

A Light Snack

Sep 8, 1982

E5

Afternoon

Sep 9, 1982

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Five-Minute Films — streaming FAQ

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Is Five-Minute Films on Netflix?

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How many seasons are in Five-Minute Films?

Five-Minute Films has 1 season in total (5 episodes). The series concluded in 1982.

Are all episodes of Five-Minute Films out yet?

Yes — all 5 episodes across 1 season of Five-Minute Films are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Five-Minute Films?

No — Five-Minute Films ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.