Boris Johnson has 12 days to set out his Brexit plans to the EU, according to Finland's prime minister.
Antti Rinne said he and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed the UK needed to produce the proposals in writing by the end of September, adding if not, "then it's over".
Finland currently holds the EU's rotating presidency.
A Downing Street source said: "We will continue negotiating and put forward proposals at the appropriate time."
Mr Johnson has said a deal is possible at a crucial summit of EU leaders on 17 October, but he has insisted Brexit will happen by the 31 October deadline, even if a deal is not agreed.
The UK government said talks with the EU have been making progress since Mr Johnson came into No 10 in July.
It said it had put forward "a number of proposals" as alternatives to the Irish border backstop - the policy aimed at preventing the return of a hard border on the island of Ireland and a key sticking point in former PM Theresa May's Brexit deal.
But Mr Johnson has repeatedly refused to reveal details of the proposals in interviews, saying he did not want to negotiate in public.
The EU has continued to criticise the UK for not putting any plans in writing.
Earlier, the European Commission President, Jean-Claude Juncker, said a meeting with Mr Johnson on Monday had been "constructive".
But he said until proposals had been put forward, "I will not be able to tell you, looking you straight in the eye, that any real progress has been achieved".
Mr Rinne spoke to reporters after a meeting with the French president in Paris on Wednesday.
He said: "We both agreed that it is now time for Boris Johnson to produce his own proposals in writing - if they exist.
"If no proposals are received by the end of September, then it's over."
The Finnish PM intends to discuss the new deadline with the President of the European Council, Donald Tusk, and Mr Johnson in the coming days, but the position has not yet been agreed with other EU nations.
An official at the Elysee said the plan was "not at all a new proposal" and added: "If we don't get the proposals before the end of September, we will not have enough time to discuss them before the summit in October."
'Fundamentally different deal'
Commons leader Jacob Rees-Mogg insisted the prime minister was on course to deliver a "fundamentally different" Brexit deal to ensure the UK leaves on October 31.
He told a Telegraph event that to achieve such an outcome the government had to "listen very carefully to what the DUP says".
Mrs Foster - whose party's support had until recently given the Conservatives a majority in Parliament - said a Brexit deal "will not be achieved that involves a backstop - whether it is UK-wide or Northern Ireland specific".
The whole of the UK had to leave the customs union and single market, she said.
But she added that the DUP was prepared to "look at Northern Ireland-specific solutions achieved with the support and consent of the representatives of the people of Northern Ireland".
It comes as the legal battle over the suspension of the UK Parliament is to go into a third day at the Supreme Court later.
The UK government is arguing the decision to prorogue Parliament was a political matter and not for the courts to "design a set of rules" around it.
But campaigners say the move was used "for an improper purpose" - to stop MPs scrutinising Mr Johnson's plans in the run up to Brexit on 31 October.
The prime minister prorogued Parliament earlier this month for five weeks, with MPs not scheduled to return until 14 October.
Mr Rees-Mogg, who travelled to Balmoral to seek the Queen's approval over the move, said it was "nonsense" to suggest she was misled over the decision.
Boris Johnson has 12 days to set out his Brexit plans to the EU, according to Finland's prime minister.
Antti Rinne said he and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed the UK needed to produce the proposals in writing by the end of September, adding if not, "then it's over".
Finland currently holds the EU's rotating presidency.
A Downing Street source said: "We will continue negotiating and put forward proposals at the appropriate time."
Mr Johnson has said a deal is possible at a crucial summit of EU leaders on 17 October, but he has insisted Brexit will happen by the 31 October deadline, even if a deal is not agreed.
The UK government said talks with the EU have been making progress since Mr Johnson came into No 10 in July.
It said it had put forward "a number of proposals" as alternatives to the Irish border backstop - the policy aimed at preventing the return of a hard border on the island of Ireland and a key sticking point in former PM Theresa May's Brexit deal.
But Mr Johnson has repeatedly refused to reveal details of the proposals in interviews, saying he did not want to negotiate in public.
The EU has continued to criticise the UK for not putting any plans in writing.
Earlier, the European Commission President, Jean-Claude Juncker, said a meeting with Mr Johnson on Monday had been "constructive".
But he said until proposals had been put forward, "I will not be able to tell you, looking you straight in the eye, that any real progress has been achieved".
Mr Rinne spoke to reporters after a meeting with the French president in Paris on Wednesday.
He said: "We both agreed that it is now time for Boris Johnson to produce his own proposals in writing - if they exist.
"If no proposals are received by the end of September, then it's over."
The Finnish PM intends to discuss the new deadline with the President of the European Council, Donald Tusk, and Mr Johnson in the coming days, but the position has not yet been agreed with other EU nations.
'Fundamentally different deal'
Commons leader Jacob Rees-Mogg insisted the prime minister was on course to deliver a "fundamentally different" Brexit deal to ensure the UK leaves on October 31.
He told a Telegraph event that to achieve such an outcome the government had to "listen very carefully to what the DUP says".
Mrs Foster - whose party's support had until recently given the Conservatives a majority in Parliament - said a Brexit deal "will not be achieved that involves a backstop - whether it is UK-wide or Northern Ireland specific".
The whole of the UK had to leave the customs union and single market, she said.
But she added that the DUP was prepared to "look at Northern Ireland-specific solutions achieved with the support and consent of the representatives of the people of Northern Ireland".
It comes as the legal battle over the suspension of the UK Parliament is to go into a third day at the Supreme Court later.
The UK government is arguing the decision to prorogue Parliament was a political matter and not for the courts to "design a set of rules" around it.
But campaigners say the move was used "for an improper purpose" - to stop MPs scrutinising Mr Johnson's plans in the run up to Brexit on 31 October.
The prime minister prorogued Parliament earlier this month for five weeks, with MPs not scheduled to return until 14 October.
Mr Rees-Mogg, who travelled to Balmoral to seek the Queen's approval over the move, said it was "nonsense" to suggest she was misled over the decision.
Boris Johnson has 12 days to set out his Brexit plans to the EU, according to Finland's prime minister.
Antti Rinne said he and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed the UK needed to produce the proposals in writing by the end of September, adding if not, "then it's over".
Finland currently holds the EU's rotating presidency.
A Downing Street source said: "We will continue negotiating and put forward proposals at the appropriate time."
Mr Johnson has said a deal is possible at a crucial summit of EU leaders on 17 October, but he has insisted Brexit will happen by the 31 October deadline, even if a deal is not agreed.
The UK government said talks with the EU have been making progress since Mr Johnson came into No 10 in July.
It said it had put forward "a number of proposals" as alternatives to the Irish border backstop - the policy aimed at preventing the return of a hard border on the island of Ireland and a key sticking point in former PM Theresa May's Brexit deal.
But Mr Johnson has repeatedly refused to reveal details of the proposals in interviews, saying he did not want to negotiate in public.
The EU has continued to criticise the UK for not putting any plans in writing.
Earlier, the European Commission President, Jean-Claude Juncker, said a meeting with Mr Johnson on Monday had been "constructive".
But he said until proposals had been put forward, "I will not be able to tell you, looking you straight in the eye, that any real progress has been achieved".
Mr Rinne spoke to reporters after a meeting with the French president in Paris on Wednesday.
He said: "We both agreed that it is now time for Boris Johnson to produce his own proposals in writing - if they exist.
"If no proposals are received by the end of September, then it's over."
The Finnish PM intends to discuss the new deadline with the President of the European Council, Donald Tusk, and Mr Johnson in the coming days, but the position has not yet been agreed with other EU nations.
'Fundamentally different deal'
Commons leader Jacob Rees-Mogg insisted the prime minister was on course to deliver a "fundamentally different" Brexit deal to ensure the UK leaves on October 31.
He told a Telegraph event that to achieve such an outcome the government had to "listen very carefully to what the DUP says".
Mrs Foster - whose party's support had until recently given the Conservatives a majority in Parliament - said a Brexit deal "will not be achieved that involves a backstop - whether it is UK-wide or Northern Ireland specific".
The whole of the UK had to leave the customs union and single market, she said.
But she added that the DUP was prepared to "look at Northern Ireland-specific solutions achieved with the support and consent of the representatives of the people of Northern Ireland".
It comes as the legal battle over the suspension of the UK Parliament is to go into a third day at the Supreme Court later.
The UK government is arguing the decision to prorogue Parliament was a political matter and not for the courts to "design a set of rules" around it.
But campaigners say the move was used "for an improper purpose" - to stop MPs scrutinising Mr Johnson's plans in the run up to Brexit on 31 October.
The prime minister prorogued Parliament earlier this month for five weeks, with MPs not scheduled to return until 14 October.
Mr Rees-Mogg, who travelled to Balmoral to seek the Queen's approval over the move, said it was "nonsense" to suggest she was misled over the decision.
The UK and EU "should not pretend to be negotiating" a Brexit deal if there are no new proposals on the table, the EU's chief negotiator has said.
Michel Barnier said the UK telling the EU what it does not like about the current agreement was "not enough".
He cast doubt on a UK proposal to give Northern Ireland a future veto over EU rules, saying all parts of the UK would have to sign up to the terms of exit.
Boris Johnson has said there is a "landing zone" for an agreement.
He has said a deal is possible at a crucial summit of EU leaders on 17 October - although ministers have said they are reluctant to reveal the details of new proposals in advance for fear they will be "rubbished" by the EU.
Mr Johnson has insisted he will not accept a further delay beyond 31 October despite MPs passing a law requiring him to seek an extension if there is no deal by 19 October.
After meeting Mr Barnier and Mr Juncker in Luxembourg on Monday, Mr Johnson said the process of trying to get a deal on the terms of exit would be accelerated.
'Not enough'
Briefing the European Parliament, Mr Juncker said the lunch had been "friendly and constructive" but there had been no progress on the main sticking point - the UK's demand that the Northern Irish backstop should be removed from the current agreement.
Mr Juncker said any alternative to the backstop must achieve the same objectives - to prevent the need for physical infrastructure on the border with the Republic of Ireland, to safeguard the EU's single market and protect all-Ireland economic co-operation.
There were significant moments in Strasbourg this morning, even if the discussion lacked the fireworks present in the Brexit debate elsewhere.
Jean-Claude Juncker clearly signalled that in his last few weeks in office he will show solidarity with the Republic of Ireland rather than siding with the UK to get a deal. That will disappoint those in the UK who bank on him wanting an agreement to secure his legacy.
The EU chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, gave a cautious thumbs-up to the big British idea of an all-Ireland zone for plant and animal health.
But he appeared to give a thumbs-down to another - giving the Stormont Assembly a decisive say over the Irish backstop, or whatever takes its place.
"I said to Mr Johnson that I have no emotional attachment to the backstop but I stand by the objectives it is intended to achieve," he said.
"That is why I called on the PM to come forward with operational proposals in writing.
"Until such time those proposals have been presented, I will not be able to tell you looking you straight in the eye that any real progress has been achieved."
Mr Barnier said the UK had made it clear which parts of the backstop - which would see Northern Ireland closely tied to the single market and the UK follow EU customs rules until a new trade deal is agreed - it did not like, but "that is not enough to move towards a solution".
"Almost three years after the British referendum, ladies and gentlemen, it is certainly not a question of pretending to negotiate," he said.
If the UK wanted to remove the backstop, he said it must come up with answers to all the problems the temporary "safety net" was designed to solve.
However, he appeared to reject UK proposals to give the Stormont Assembly in Belfast a say over how much Northern Ireland conforms with EU customs rules and diverges from England, Wales and Scotland while the UK remained in any backstop arrangement.
"It is up to the UK government to ensure the support of the Northern Irish institutions for the withdrawal agreement that would be signed on behalf of the whole of the UK," he said.
'Caring nanny'
Following a three-hour debate, the European Parliament approved a motion calling for any Brexit deal to include a backstop and also voted for the UK to be granted a further extension beyond 31 October if it asks for one.
During the session, MEP Guy Verhofstadt called on the UK to give all three million EU nationals living in the country an automatic right to remain.
Rather than channelling the "angry Hulk" - a reference to Mr Johnson's recent comparison of the UK to the Incredible Hulk - the Parliament's Brexit spokesman said the PM should adopt the persona of a "caring nanny", such as Mrs Doubtfire.
But Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage said it was clear the UK and EU were paving the way for an agreement next month which would be portrayed as a "victory" for both sides.
Even without the backstop, he said the deal on the table would be "bad" for the UK as it would see it "trapped in EU rules and under the auspices of the European Court".
He also criticised they way Mr Johnson was treated during a visit to Luxembourg last week.
He said the country's "pipsqueak" leader Xavier Bettel had "ritually humiliated" his counterpart by appearing at a press conference without him and berating his Brexit policy.
The Supreme Court is meeting to consider whether Boris Johnson acted lawfully in suspending Parliament.
The 11 judges are hearing two appeals relating to the PM's decision to prorogue Parliament to mid-October.
Edinburgh's Court of Session found last week that the shutdown was unlawful and "of no effect", but London's High Court said it was not a court matter.
Lady Hale, the President of the Court, said its job was to "decide serious and difficult questions of law".
But, in her opening statement, she said the court would not determine "wider political questions" relating to the Brexit process and its ruling would have no bearing on "when and how the UK leaves the EU".
Ahead of the unprecedented hearing, the prime minister said he would "wait and see what the judges say" before deciding whether to recall Parliament.
For the next three days, the Supreme Court in London will hear arguments from the government and campaigners challenging the decision to suspend Parliament.
The suspension, a process known as prorogation, began a week ago.
MPs are not scheduled to return until 14 October, when there will be a Queen's Speech outlining Mr Johnson's legislative plans.
The judges were unanimous in finding Mr Johnson was motivated by the "improper purpose of stymieing Parliament", and he had effectively misled the Queen in advising her to suspend Parliament.
The judgement came after London's High Court heard a case brought by businesswoman and campaigner Gina Miller, who argued the shutdown of Parliament was "an unlawful abuse of power".
The judges said they rejected her claim because the suspension of Parliament was a "purely political" move and was therefore "not a matter for the courts".
The government is now appealing against the ruling in Scotland, while Ms Miller is appealing against London's High Court judgement.
'Frustrate policies'
Lord Pannick, the crossbench peer and QC representing Ms Miller, said it was not the court's responsibility to determine the length of time Parliament should have been suspended, as this was a political matter for the government.
But he said it was "being asked to consider the legal question of whether it is within the scope of the power conferred on the prime minister to exercise it for the purpose alleged".
The facts, he said, showed the PM had advised the Queen to suspend Parliament for five weeks "because he wishes to avoid what he saw as the risk that Parliament, during that period, would take action to frustrate or damage the policies of his government".
Eleven of the Supreme Court justices - the largest possible panel - will hear legal arguments from the English and Scottish court cases. The government's lawyers will then respond.
BBC legal affairs correspondent Clive Coleman said it was only the second time 11 justices would sit - the first time this happened was in Ms Miller's successful challenge as to whether the prime minister or Parliament should trigger Article 50 to start the process for leaving the EU.
He added that they would determine whether prorogation was a matter for the courts.
If they decide it is, they will go on to rule definitively on whether Mr Johnson's true motive in advising the Queen was to undermine MPs' ability to legislate and respond to events as the country prepares to leave the EU, our correspondent added.
Opposition parties have called for Parliament to be recalled.
Speaking to BBC political editor Laura Kuenssberg ahead of the start of the court case, Mr Johnson said he had the "greatest respect for the judiciary", and its independence "is one of the glories of the UK".
"And I think the best thing I can say, having said that, is to wait and see what they say," he said.
Asked again if he would be ready to recall Parliament if that was what the Supreme Court said he ought to do, he said: "I think the best thing I could do is wait and see what the judges say."
On Monday, the prime minister held talks in Luxembourg with EU counterparts and negotiators.
Afterwards, he said the EU had had "a bellyful" of the Brexit process and wanted to get a deal in order to move on to the next phase of talks on future relations.
A UK government source said on Monday the gap the UK and Brussels needed to bridge to achieve a deal on the terms of exit "remains quite large".
London-based law firm Michelmores LLP has surveyed affluent millennials in the United Kingdom and discovered that 20% have invested in Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies.
The survey, reported by FXStreet on Sept. 17, revealed that among those born between 1981 and 1996 with investable assets of £25,000 ($31,000) or more, 20% had invested in the new asset class.
Almost 7 times the national average
As FXStreet notes, this 20% figure is markedly higher than the national average of 3% — indicating that well-off millennials in the U.K. are almost 7 times more likely to invest in cryptocurrencies than the general public.
Moreover, when it comes to millennials with over £75,000 ($93,000) worth of investable assets, the percentage of cryptocurrency investors jumps to 29%.
Notably, 70% of respondents indicated that their investable wealth derived from salary and wages, while 40% said it was through investment returns.
This interest in investment opportunities translates into a high level of fluency with online trading infrastructure: 35% of respondents said they invest using electronic trading platforms, while 27% said they consulted social trading platforms and browsed or participated in trader e-communities.
Generational divides
Michelmores’ survey bolsters research conducted earlier this year on the other side of the pond. The results of a United States-wide Bankrate survey this July indicated that cryptocurrencies are three times more popular among American millennials as a top-choice, long-term investment option than for Generation X.
Also in July, 26% of Generation Z in the U.S. — generally defined as those born after 1997 — said they would be somewhat, very or extremely likely to buy cryptocurrency in the next 6 months.
In April, an industry survey revealed that 11% of the American population owns Bitcoin, identifying Bitcoin ownership is a “demographic mega-trend” led by the younger generation in the 18-34 year age range. Nonetheless, 89% of U.S. citizens had heard of the cryptocurrency, regardless of their generation.
Drake’s Top Boy revival finally hit Netflix this past Friday after months of anticipation. Originally airing between 2011 to 2013 via Channel 4, before being abruptly cancelled, the revamped British hood series sees OG cast members Kano and Ashley Walters reuniting to reprise their roles as Sully and Dushane, while UK hip-hop greats Little Simz and Dave join as series newcomers.
During the show’s heyday, Top Boy was able to resonate with viewers across the country for its honest portrayal of street gangs and drug dealing set in and around the fictional Summerhouse housing estate in Hackney, East London. The show has since gone on to gain a cult following, including the likes of Drake who is tasked as the show’s executive producer.
As most of you have inevitably finished watching all 10 Top Boy episodes over the weekend, the season may have felt like it was over before it even began. If your thirst for UK entertainment isn’t fully quenched yet, below are 15 of the best movies and films to stream on Netflix after finishing Top Boy.
Additionally, all three seasons of Top Boy are also currently available on the streaming giant.
Movies
Bullet Boy
Why you should watch: Before he was in Toy Boy, a young Ashley Walters starred in this award-winning and controversial film about urban Britain. The film features a similar storyline that parallels Walters’ own life, which included being imprisoned for 18 months in a young offenders’ institute in 2001 after he was discovered to be in possession of a firearm. Just like Walters, his film’s counterpart has been recently released from jail and tries to keep out of a life of crime. During filming, Walters needed his own security due to the rising tension between East and South London, so you know the emotions in the film are real. Also available to stream on YouTube.
Attack The Block
Why you should watch: Known as the film that introduced Star Wars‘ John Boyega to the world, Attack the Block is a more comedic take on UK’s hood films. Not only is the film a playful take on the genre, it also adds a surprising sci-fi twist seeing as a gang of estate kids ban together to fight off the aliens that are attacking their council estate. Written and directed by cult comedian and South London native Joe Cornish, the small budget film also stars buddies Nick Frost and Simon Pegg.
Calibre
Why you should watch: Centering around two old friends that decide to embark on a hunting weekend in the Scottish highlands, this British horror film soon manages to transverse genres from folk horror to crime drama to psychological thriller. While the storyline of two out-of-towners stirring up the locals sounds like a familiar formula in this day and age, Calibre is able to explore it in a fresh way.
Layer Cake
Why you should watch: Before Daniel Craig took on the mantle of James Bond he starred as a mid-level cocaine dealer in Layer Cake. As Craig’s character in the film decides to leave the life of crime behind him, he must finish a set of complicated jobs set out by his supplier before he can do so. Often compared to the cult-classics Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels as well as Scarface, this darkly humorous and violent film is a must see drug-related film.
The Girl With All the Gifts
Why you should watch: The zombie genre is one that has seen numerous iterations, ranging from horror to comedy. One film that manages to go beyond and give the subject matter a more thought-provoking spin is The Girl With All the Gifts. Along with an all-star cast that includes Glenn Close, Gemma Arterton and Paddy Considine, the Colm McCarthy-directed zombie flick also boasts a fantastic soundtrack that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
TV Shows
Residue
Why you should watch: The British sci-fi series has been described as Black Mirror with a Game of Thrones cast. Although it’s not very hood-heavy, the Channel 4 turned Netflix offering follows a photojournalist who uncovers a web of conspiracy after a mysterious explosion sets off in a dystopian city. Residue will have you hooked from the very first moment.
Utopia
Why you should watch: For something a bit darker, Utopia is another Channel 4 gem that sees five strangers banning together against the mysterious Network and its sinister plans to curb world population. Filled with heralded cinematography and storytelling, Utopia made shockwaves when it debuted in 2013 for its nightmarish brutality. Additionally David Fincher and Gone Girl writer Gillian Flynn were planning an American remake of the show, however it has since been cancelled.
Dead Set
Why you should watch: Just like Black Mirror, Dead Set is another one of Charlie Brooker’s satirical commentaries, this time around showcasing his take on the Big Brother house. Inspired by the classic horror Dawn of the Dead, the show chronicles a zombie takeover of Britain, while the cast and crew of Big Brother have no idea of what is happening in the outside world. This is quite possibly Brooker’s greatest work to date.
Peaky Blinders
Why you should watch:Cillian Murphy stars as Tommy Shelby, the head of Peaky Blinders and his family clan. Set in 1920s Birmingham during a post-WWII England, the series is an exiting crime drama that may even outdo HBO’s Boardwalk Empire. Hollywood A-lister Tom Hardy also stars as Alfie Solomons.
The Last Kingdom
Why you should watch: Based on the novels by Bernard Cornwell, The Last Kingdom is one of the lesser talked about epics out there today. Set in late 9th-century England before the country was unified, an Anglo-Saxon who was kidnapped as a boy then raised as a Viking must walk a fine line if he wants to regain the land that was stolen from him. The Last Kingdom has drawn comparisons to both Amazon Prime’s Vikings and HBO’s Game of Thrones.
Bodyguard
Why you should watch:Bodyguard may have aired on the small screen last year on BBC. However after getting picked up by Netflix, the sleeper hit starring Richard Madden really took off. Each episode plays out like a full-length film, giving viewers plenty of action and suspense. You’ll wish there were more than six episodes to binge watch.
The End of the F***ing World
Why you should watch: Another British sleeper hit makes its way onto the list. Having crept under the radar when it first aired on Channel 4 in early 2017, The End of the F***ing World, based off the comic books by Charles Forsman, has really taken flight since streaming on Netflix. Unlike Top Boy’s edge of your seat storyline, this series centers on an off-kilter relationship between two 17-year-old outsiders. The End of the F***ing World stars Alex Lawther, who many remember from Black Mirror’s “Shut Up and Dance” episode. On top of that, the series boasts a stellar soundtrack.
Luther
Why you should watch:Idris Elba stars as an emotionally impulsive London detective that hunts down the city’s killers. Filled with murders fit for a horror film, each episode sees Elba playing cat and mouse with his prey. Originally airing on BBC One, Luther is now available to watch on Netflix and also stars Rose Leslie of Game of Thrones and Downton Abbey fame.
Chewing Gum
Why you should watch: Known for her roles in Black Earth Rising and Black Mirror’s “USS Callister” episode, actress Michaela Coel has her award-winning comedy Chewing Gum to thank for her shot to fame. Having garnered a lot of fans – and BAFAT awards — for its ludicrous jokes and being able to tackle race in an unconventional way during its original airing on E4, Chewing Gum is definitely one of Netflix’s hidden gems.
The IT Crowd
Why you should watch: The IT Crowd is a ridiculous yet relatable look at a neglected team of I.T. staff that have been relocated to the basement of their London office. The show is “inherently British,” and is filled with irony, sarcasm and dry humor, in addition to poking fun at geeks. Although the American audience may not get these British jokes, they can, however, learn to enjoy them. Written by Irish comedian, Graham Linehan, the show also pokes fun at corporate life and stars Chris O’Dowd, Richard Ayoade, and Katherine Parkinson.
Honorable Mentions
KiDULTHOOD
Why you should watch:KiDULTHOOD is considered to be London’s answer to Larry Clark’s Kids and Mathieu Kassovitz’s La Haine, which take place in New York and Paris, respectively. And just like the two aforementioned films, KiDULTHOOD centers around a group of city kids who rome around town getting into trouble, sleep around, and do drugs. Instead of spotlighting the usual East or South London areas, screenwriter Noel Clarke penned the storyline based on his own life growing up around Ladbroke Grove. All this is then set to a marvelous soundtrack that features Dizzee Rascal, The Streets and more. Nicholas Hoult of Skins and X-Men fame also appears in the film.