Put your hood up and live life on the edge with the gritty crime thriller Top Boy – Season 1, as it exposes the shocking depth of inner-city drug and gang culture. This high-octane drama is released on DVD on 22 July 2013, and we’ve got three copies to give away.
The four-part mini-series takes us into the housing estates of East London and on a journey into the everyday struggle of rival drug gangs operating between tower blocks. 26 year old Dushane, (Ashley Walters) kick-starts a street gang in the courtyards of the Summerhouse Estate in East London with friend Sully (Kane Robinson) where they grew up. With help from top don Bobby Raikes (Geoff Bell), and mother to be Heather (Kierston Wareing), Dushane aims to become Top Boy by taking over the local underground supply of drugs.
Their lives get intertwined with other residents and an opposing estate gang as they face personal dangerous sacrifices in an attempt to rise to the top. Screen writer, novelist and ex-hackney resident – Ronan Bennett (Public Enemies, The Hamburg Cell) was inspired to write Top Boy after personal experiences close to his home.
If youd like to try and win of the three copies of Top Boy – Season 1 that weve got to give away, sign in to the site below (or click here to register) and answer the multiple choice question (see below for more details on how to enter). The competition closes on August 1st, 2013, so get answering and good luck!