A Thousand Blows Episode #1.1 (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV-MA
TV Episode | 55 min | Drama, History, Sport

A Thousand Blows

Episode #1.1 (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 55 min | Drama, History, Sport

Hezekiah and Alec, best friends from Jamaica, arrive in London to make their fortunes. They meet Mary Carr, leader of the Forty Elephants, who is planning a major heist.

Directors

Nick Murphy | Tinge (directed by) (as Tinge Krishnan)

Writer

Steven Knight (created by) (written by)

Producer

Barrington Paul Robinson

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Director

Production Designer

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Edit Released

Updated Oct 11, 2024

Release date

Feb 21, 2025 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

1 win

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Cast	+ Add Cast
24 cast members

Name	Known for
Erin Doherty Mary Carr Mary Carr See fewer	The Crown (2016)
Malachi Kirby Hezekiah Moscow Hezekiah Moscow See fewer	Curfew (2019)
Hannah Walters Eliza Moody Eliza Moody See fewer	This Is England (2006)
Francis Lovehall Alec Munroe Alec Munroe See fewer	Small Axe (2020)
Jemma Carlton Belle Downer Belle Downer See fewer	Lockerbie: A Search for Truth (2025)
Morgan Hilaire Esme Long Esme Long See fewer	A Thousand Blows (2024)
Nadia Albina Verity Ross Verity Ross See fewer	Doctors (2000)
Ian Donnelly Worker Worker See fewer	A Thousand Blows (2024)
David Hartley Policeman Policeman See fewer	Men in Black: International (2019)
Shane Noone Inn Keeper Inn Keeper See fewer	The Professor and the Madman (2019)
Caoilfhionn Dunne Anne Glover Anne Glover See fewer	Love/Hate (2010)
Daniel Mays William 'Punch' Lewis William 'Punch' Lewis See fewer	The Bank Job (2008)
Stephen Graham Henry 'Sugar' Goodson Henry 'Sugar' Goodson See fewer	This Is England (2006)
Jason Tobin Mr. Lao Mr. Lao See fewer	A Thousand Blows (2024)
Ashley Walters Switch Switch See fewer	Adolescence (2025)
Elliot Cable Dickie Summerville Dickie Summerville See fewer	Sweetpea (2024)
Elliot Warren Sharkey Devenish Sharkey Devenish See fewer	Masters of the Air (2024)
Tom Davis Charlie Mitchell Charlie Mitchell See fewer	Murder in Successville (2015)
Thomas Reddy Punch's Son Punch's Son See fewer	Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 (2024)
James Nelson-Joyce Edward 'Treacle' Goodson Edward 'Treacle' Goodson See fewer	The Nest (I) (2020)
Alastair Ellery Zoo Guard Zoo Guard See fewer	The Strays (2023)
Kieran O'Brien Mr. Harkness Mr. Harkness See fewer	Years and Years (2019)
Darryl Lane BCB Hawker (uncredited) BCB Hawker (uncredited) See fewer	The Immortal Man
Joel Meakin-Collins Johnny / Barman (uncredited) Johnny / Barman (uncredited) See fewer	A Thousand Blows (2024)