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Skins writer Georgia Lester has revealed that the show's fourth series will feature "lots of heartbreak".
Speaking exclusively to Digital Spy, she confessed that the love triangle between Freddie, Effy and Cook will finally be resolved.
"Effy does choose someone, but I can't tell you who!" she said. "Nothing can be happy when it comes to Effy, so there's a lot of heartbreak. They all become mended at points."
Lester added that she will miss working with Kaya Scodelario (Effy) when the cast are axed at the end of series four.
"I think she really has grown within Skins and the audience has loved her. But I think it's another challenge for the writers and for the audience to accept - if we do get recommissioned - a completely new cast.
"I think it will be very sad when she leaves - Kaya's been a massive part of Skins."
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When the first trailer for controversial teen drama Skins made its way onto television screens back in January '07 - soundtracked by The Gossip's unforgettable 'Standing In The Way Of Control' - it kick-started a new wave of neons, warehouse raves, and teenage debauchery. Three years on and the original cast (much like the neons, thankfully) are out, but the Skins party is still very much on. Here, Tube Talk chats to one of the show's writers, Georgia Lester, about the upcoming fourth series.
How does the new series differ from the last?
"The friendships are more bonded. Series three was about them coming together and being friends, whereas now, the group is formed and they're supporting each other through all the problems that come!"
Do you take your own experiences to help write the stories you tell?
"Yeah, sometimes. I've got a younger brother who is 17, and that's the kind of age group we're writing for, so I'm always eavesdropping on conversations to see what's going on in his life. He doesn't have a diary, but I'm often hacking into his Facebook!"
Will the Freddie/Effy/Cook love triangle finally be resolved?
"Effy does choose someone, but I can't tell you who! Nothing can be happy when it comes to Effy, so there's a lot of heartbreak. They all become mended at points.."
Effy's been around since the start of the series. Do you think it'll be odd without her?
"Yeah, I think she really has grown within Skins and the audience has loved her. But I think it's another challenge for the writers and for the audience to accept - if we do get recommissioned - a completely new cast. I think it will be very sad when she leaves - Kaya's been a massive part of Skins."
When did you decide to let her speak? She was mute for the first series...
"She spoke in series two with Michelle on a bench - she said her brother was a wanker, or something like that! I think that once we'd decided she was going to be a major character, it was probably wise to let her speak! I think she didn't speak for that year because she was just bored of life and then starting college, things were happening around her."
Is there anyone in the current cast who might stick around for a fifth series?
"I can't imagine anyone at the moment. I just love James Fitch - there's more of him in this coming series, but he's not quite the right age to become the main cast! There's a lot of Fitch in the next series."
Are there any plans to bring back the first cast for this series? I heard a rumour that Sid was returning...
"I don't know. I don't think any of the main old cast will be coming back. There might be some special appearances, but I can't say who! I can't ruin in for the fans!"
The end of series two saw Chris killed off. Can we expect a similar tragedy this time around?
"The whole series starts with a bang - it's not even a tragedy at the end. From the way episode one opens, there are going to be a lot of shocking things happening. There's a lot of tears, but hopefully a lot of laughter. There's definitely some upset."
You're introducing a new character called Lara. What can you tell us about her?
"She's cool. JJ will finally, maybe, find love with her. But this is Skins, this is teenage drama, and everyone's gotta get their heart broken before they can fall properly in love! There's a really sweet episode with JJ - it shows him growing up and accepting who he is. He has to trust someone new who isn't in his comfort zone of the three musketeers!"
Will Young has been confirmed as a guest star. What will he be getting up to?
"He is playing the school counsellor. Am I allowed to tell you that?! He's very funny. From what I've heard on set, everyone came away saying how amazing he was. He's got some really funny quirks and he bonds a lot with one of our main characters, and helps that character at a time in need..."
What about Pauline Quirke?
"She plays quite a scary character - someone you wouldn't want to mess with! There's an incident that involves everyone, and that's something she's part of."
Whose episode is your favourite?
"I don't even know if I could pick a favourite! I think the Cook episode is very powerful - it's great. That comes before [the one I wrote], so I hope people aren't gonna be disappointed. Effy's got one of the biggest stories, but everyone's character has an important journey. I wrote for Katie and I'm quietly confident that by the end of her episode, you'll know who she is - properly. The episodes this year are a lot more single - you really spend a lot of time with each character. There are new friendships formed and they have an impact on each story..."
How does the writing work - do you each take a character?
"We each have an episode and then we'll meet weekly to discuss serial elements. So for example, if Katie was in an episode I'd tell them what she would be doing. And then I say what state I see her being in at the end of the series. We have an ownership over our own characters throughout the series, but then we have free reign over the other characters in our episode."
Will we see a softer side to Katie this series?
"I wouldn't say she's a soft person! She's very strong, independent, and I think you'll empathise with her a lot. The fans will love her! There's a bit of romance, but I think it's important that everyone knows she doesn't need a boy in her life to be happy."
Looking back on series three, which stories do you think worked particularly well?
"From the reaction of the fans, we all know that the Emily/Naomi story worked wonders. We were surprised. It wasn't anything to do with them being lesbians - it was just a heartwarming love story about two people who didn't really know how to explore those feelings at that age. That was one of our strongest stories. There's lot of Naomi/Emily drama to come!"
Skins returns to E4 early next year.
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oooo this has got me in the mood for a new series of Skins! im excited for it to start again now!!! :D
A writer on Skins has praised Will Young for his upcoming guest stint.
Georgia Lester, who has written for the E4 teen drama since its second series, told DS that the cast and crew were impressed with his acting.
"He is playing the school counsellor. Am I allowed to tell you that?! He's very funny. From what I've heard on set, everyone came away saying how amazing he was," she said.
"He's got some really funny quirks and he bonds a lot with one of our main characters, and helps that character at a time in need."
Pauline Quirke has also been confirmed as a guest star on the fourth series, which begins January on E4.
From Digital Spy
I loved the first two series of Skins but didn't really enjoy the third. I hope the fourth series is better and the characters more likeable.
Yeah I hope the 4th is better too!
Bad Wolf
11-12-2009, 19:14
the first video for the new series has landed here (http://www.e4.com/video/bsT92GRq7Lu6v6G5QKRjl1/play.e4) :thumbsup:
its not for the faint hearted tho
Looks exciting! I really can't stand Cook, though.
Skins will return to E4 Thursday, January 28, it has been announced.
The broadcaster previously teased that the show would be back in January for its fourth series but has since confirmed its regular Thursday 10pm slot.
The new series has been cut by two episodes, this time featuring just six - the same number as the first series, which aired back in 2007.
Executive producer Bryan Elsley said of series four: "This year, our writers and cast have stepped up and broken through to new levels of boldness. Funny, disrespectful, edgy, but also poignant and heartfelt, these stories try to go to the heart of what it means to be young today."
DS
E4 will host a series of music events in a special Skins house to mark the return of the series, it has been announced.
Between January 21 and February 6, the Bristol-based house will open its doors to fans of the show and will feature appearances and DJ sets by various artists.
Hadouken!, Plan B, Example, I Blame Coco, Two Door Cinema Club, Subfocus, Daisy Dares You, Alex Metric, Pulled Apart By Horses and Mystery Jets are among the acts confirmed across the 16-night marathon.
NME Radio will be covering the events, which will also include performances by new acts including Ou Est Le Swimming Pool, Crystal Fighters, Does It Offend You Yeah? and Goldhawks.
Tickets are free and are available via the E4 website from Friday, January 8.
Skins returns for its fourth series later this month.
DS
Skins will return to E4 Thursday, January 28, it has been announced.
The broadcaster previously teased that the show would be back in January for its fourth series but has since confirmed its regular Thursday 10pm slot.
The new series has been cut by two episodes, this time featuring just six - the same number as the first series, which aired back in 2007.
Executive producer Bryan Elsley said of series four: "This year, our writers and cast have stepped up and broken through to new levels of boldness. Funny, disrespectful, edgy, but also poignant and heartfelt, these stories try to go to the heart of what it means to be young today."
DS
tammyy2j
13-01-2010, 14:50
Is it an all new cast?
The adverts look different to usual
Skins star Lily Loveless has suggested that her character should be given her own spinoff.
The 19-year-old actress, who plays sexually-confused teen Naomi Campbell in the E4 series, also praised the producers for axing the cast again.
"Series that carry on for ages with the same cast - the amount of things would happen would become very unbelievable," she told DS.
"Things like The O.C. - don't get me wrong, I love that programme - but so many things happen to the same characters that it is unbelievable. And also, it's like quitting while you're ahead."
Asked if two series was long enough to tell Naomi's story, she replied: "No - she should get her own spinoff!"
Skins returns for its fourth series Thursday at 10pm on E4.
DS
Merv Lukeba has revealed that Thomas and Pandora's romance may not survive in Skins.
Last series, the pair - played by Lukeba and Lisa Blackwell respectively - were on the verge of splitting up after he discovered she had slept with Jack O'Connell's Cook behind his back.
Speaking exclusively to Digital Spy, Lukeba said that he does not believe their relationship will last much longer.
"When your girlfriend cheats on you, you can forgive her, but I doubt you're gonna forget. Back in your mind, you're always gonna know that and that's what this series is about for [Thomas]," he said.
"He's taken her back but he hasn't forgotten and every time he sees that b*stard Cook, it reminds him of the fact that this is the guy who my girlfriend cheated on me with."
He added of their romance: "I think initially it looks like a match made in heaven. He's attracted to her innocence, and she likes him because he's just happy to be in the country!
"But after what happens to them, these things test a relationship and neither of them are mature enough to push it all to one side."
Lukeba also teased that Thomas may become romantically involved with another member of the Skins gang.
Series four of Skins begins Thursday at 10pm on E4.
Ian 'H' Watkins has been confirmed as a guest star for the fourth series of Skins.
The former Steps singer, who competed in the 2007 edition of Celebrity Big Brother, will appear in the second episode of the series.
Watkins will play Graham, a hairdresser who works in Jenna Fitch's salon. He is said to have shot a "small scene" which will play out during an episode which focuses on lesbian twin Emily.
Watkins's appearance is scheduled to air Thursday, February 4 at 10pm on E4.
The next episode of Skins will focus on the character of Cook, E4 has announced.
Guest stars lined up for the episode include Tanya Franks as Cook's mother Ruth, and Mark Arends, who will play Ruth's boyfriend.
Also appearing are Paul Kaye, who will take on the role of Cook's lawyer, and Chris Addison, who has been cast as the new Roundview College Director called Mr Blood.
Jack O'Connell, who plays Cook in the teen drama, recently told Digital Spy that he is unfazed by his sex scenes in the show.
Skins continues Thursdays at 10pm on E4.
I can't stand Cook. He has completely spoilt Series 3 and now Series 4 for me.
i can't stand cook. He has completely spoilt series 3 and now series 4 for me.
snap!!!!!
I really enjoyed the last episode that Cook barely appeared in, but am not looking forward to the next one - which concentrates on him. I might not watch it but then will miss anything that happens to the other characters in that episode.
Im not looking forward to his epsiode
POP softy Will Young makes a point of looking tough as he plays a bespectacled college counsellor on Skins.
The singer, 31, whose hits include Who Am I, has the role of T Love.
He is called in to help Freddie Mclair (Luke Pasqualino), whose rock 'n' roll lifestyle has affected his studies.
Will said of his stint on the E4 teen drama: "It makes me feel I am still young."
His episode airs on February 25 at 10pm.
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I was actaully ok with the last episode! I was shocked cook did that
Bad Wolf
16-02-2010, 19:12
i liked it too- cookie doing the right thing- loved baby cook!!!! bad ass 10 year old, and by the end of it you could totally sympathise ith him for having such a mad mum
bring on next week and "i'm katie f-ing fitch"
I'm glad Cook's in prison - hopefully he'll stay there for the rest of the series.
Leannex101x
18-02-2010, 20:02
I'm glad Cook's in prison - hopefully he'll stay there for the rest of the series.
yeah me too he went too far this time.
looking forward to katie's episode
The next episode of Skins will centre around the character of Freddie, E4 has announced.
Thursday's instalment follows Luke Pasqualino's alter ego as cracks begin to show in his relationship with Effy (Kaya Scodelario).
The pair will hit problems when Freddie becomes concerned that he may be spending too much time with Effy and failing his coursework. When he speaks to his girlfriend, an argument ensues.
The skater boy also rows with his father about his deceased mum and turns to his grandfather Norman for advice.
Will Young guest stars in the episode as an Education Intervention Officer called T. Love and Morwenna Banks will reprise her role as Effy's mother Anthea Stonem.
Additionally, Mark 'Bez' Berry from Happy Mondays will guest star.
Jack O'Connell has described the series four finale of Skins as "the end of the road".
The 19-year-old actor, who has played Cook for the past two series, also said that there is a "helpless vibe" to the episode.
"Episode 8 for me was about bringing everyone together, finally, amid all the bullsh*t this year's brought for each of them. It's cool to see that they're all able to come together and have a laugh, like when we first saw them together in episode 2 of series 3 and onwards. Everybody bar one, that is.
"Every character has grown in their own right, and by the end of the episode you will see how each of them have their place within the group. It may be different to how we first saw them, and with Freddie missing, there's definitely a helpless vibe felt by the group."
He added: "But what’s clear is that they are a unity, and will stick together no matter what. Hopefully the audience will feel this too, making each laugh more treasurable. It's the end of the road, a proper finale."
Series four of Skins concludes Thursday at 10pm on E4.
DS
I really hope Freddie survived the attack by the psycho counsellor.
E4's Skins has been voted the most unrealistic student TV show in a recent poll.
According to MyVoucherCodes, 67% of those who voted chose the teen drama ahead of Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks and the New York-based Gossip Girl, which claimed second and third respectively.
Mark Pearson, managing director of the website, said: "The fact that Skins was considered the most unrealistic was no surprise as sixth formers don't take that many drugs and have that much sex, or at least you would hope.
"I can definitely agree that American TV shows and films that feature students are unrealistic because they are usually played by people in their 30s!"
90210, Coming Of Age and Superbad also featured in the list.
Meanwhile, The Inbetweeners was crowned the most plausible portrayal of student life, reminding voters of "their time with friends at school".
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