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Queen and Slim
A young black couple's first date takes an unexpected turn when they are pulled over by a police officer on their way home.
A young black couple, Queen and Slim, go on a forgettable first date together in Ohio. As Slim drives Queen home, they are pulled over by the police for a minor traffic violation - with a tragic outcome which forces the pair to go on the run together.
The incident, which is caught on camera, goes viral, and people around the country track the escape of these two unlikely fugitives.
Last on
Thu 21 Aug 202522:00
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Slim | Daniel Kaluuya |
| Queen | Jodie Turner-Smith |
| Uncle Earl | Bokeem Woodbine |
| Mrs Shepherd | Chloe Sevigny |
| Mr Shepherd | Flea |
| Police Officer Reed | Sturgill Simpson |
| Goddess | Indya Moore |
| Sheriff Edgar | Benito Martinez |
| Sheriff Junior | Jahi Di'Allo Winston |
| Chubby | Bryant Tardy |
| Director | Melina Matsoukas |
| Writer | James Frey |
| Writer | Lena Waithe |
Broadcasts
Sun 2 Oct 202222:45BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD- Wed 5 Oct 202222:00
Sun 16 Apr 202323:30BBC One except Scotland & Scotland HD- Mon 17 Apr 202300:30BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only
- Tue 18 Apr 202322:10
- Fri 25 Aug 202322:25
- Sun 27 Aug 202322:30
- Thu 25 Jul 202423:30
- Wed 31 Jul 202421:00
- Sun 17 Aug 202500:00BBC One except HD
- Thu 21 Aug 202522:00
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