The Fades

1h

Drama

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Seventeen-year old Paul can see the spirits of the dead. When one of these restless spirits crosses back into the living world, he is forced into a fight to prevent the apocalypse.

Production Companies

BBC

One Shoe Films

Episodes

Cast

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

55min

21st Sep 2011

Paul struggles with home and sixth-form life as apocalyptic visions haunt his dreams and a supernatural creature stalks his home town. When he crosses paths with an outcast loner called Neil who can explain what Paul is seeing, his life is transformed.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

55min

28th Sep 2011

Neil takes Paul to see an ancient Fade, who foresees his importance in the looming battle.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

55min

5th Oct 2011

As Paul's powers manifest themselves, his friendship with Mac and relationship with Jay are pushed to breaking point. Meanwhile, a host of new Angelics arrive in town just as the Fades' plans evolve in a chilling new direction.

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

55min

12th Oct 2011

Up is down and black is white as Paul's family and friends struggle to cope in the aftermath of his accident. Meanwhile, the Angelics are torn apart by moral compromises and a strange new man with deadly intentions moves relentlessly through town.

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

55min

19th Oct 2011

Paul came back to life for a reason, but he's just not sure what that reason might be. Meanwhile, more Fades are being reborn and nothing can stop them. As they infiltrate the town, Paul's home life and Angelic life are put on a collision course.

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

55min

26th Oct 2011

A town left deserted. An Angelic on the edge of desperation. A Fade on the cusp of victory. And a reluctant 17 year old boy with visions of the apocalypse - it all comes down to this final showdown. People will die. Ash will fall. It is inevitable.

First air date

21st Sep 2011

Last air date

26th Oct 2011

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks