Long Story Short: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Long Story Short is the result of a brand-new talent initiative from BBC Writers, created to shine a light on the next generation of UK screen talent. Spanning all four nations of the UK, Long Story Short pairs fresh writing and directing voices with local production companies to develop authored, ambitious short films. The result is a slate of seven remarkable short films, each one a testament to the energy, imagination and craft of the teams behind them. Long Story Short champions homegrown storytelling, amplifying voices from every corner of the country, and providing a platform for fresh perspectives that reflect the richness and diversity of the UK today.

Series details

• Title: Long Story Short
• Format: Scripted
• Language: English
• Genres: Drama, Comedy
• Premiere date: 2026-02-01
• Status in TVmaze: To Be Determined
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: BBC iPlayer
• Network country: United Kingdom
• Typical episode runtime: 13 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 90144
• TVDB ID: 473382

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2026-02-01; final listed air date 2026-02-01; episode order: 7.

Source and licence

Adapted from Long Story Short on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.