10 Minute Tales

Series 1

A remarkable collection of short films with the power to move every emotion without a single word. These tales of courage, love, joy, hope, humour and humanity are brought to life by luminaries such as Bill Nighy, Peter Capaldi, and Timothy Spall.

Where to Watch 10 Minute Tales • Series 1

11 Episodes

Deep & Crisp & Even
E1
Deep & Crisp & Even"Deep and Crisp and Even" tells the tale of a lady who lives in a snow covered cottage, freezing, stuck in her own wintry Groundhog Day and shunned as an oddity by everyone. It takes a small, quiet man with a mouth full of astoundingly ugly teeth to save her from a wintry fate.
The Walkers
E2
The Walkers"The Walkers" tells the tale of when some lovers are kept apart by feuds, religion, race and war. Some are kept apart by large dogs with small brains and small dogs with big barks. At a British beach in December, the only people foolish enough to be out are dog walkers.
Ding Dong
E3
Ding Dong"Ding Dong" tells the tale of when a young couple, have a new home, and also a baby on the way. Their stress levels rise, and after a seriously silly argument, Joe decides to pedal his woes away. Gemma, who wants to make amends, decides to give Joe a call on his mobile.
Let It Snow
E4
Let It SnowHe"Let It Snow" tells the tale of Paul lives on his BlackBerry device. Paul is hardly ever off his device - he is either closing deals or making them. All his spouse Clare and his daughter Faye want is for Paul to turn the wretched thing off and make some time for his family.
Statuesque
E5
StatuesqueTwo living statues and an admirer are entangled in a love triangle.
Dog Alone
E6
Dog AloneIn a heart-warmer with pedigree, a scruffy mutt searches St Pancras Station for a Christmas companion.
The Three Kings
E7
The Three KingsIn a topical take on the traditional nativity, three soldiers set out to find a missing comrade.
Through the Window
E8
Through the Window"Through the Window" tells the tale of when a young soldier, who has been away at war, returns to find his lover has been killed in the Blitz, but their child has survived the blast. As he and the child grow older, we see that her ghostly presence has not left their home.
Syncing
E9
SyncingA man wakes from a warm dream of domestic bliss but there's something wrong with his ears. What he sees and what he hears don't match up. And when they do, they're the wrong sounds. His world is out of joint. Peter Capaldi stars.
Perfect Day
E10
Perfect DayA child is born in uncompromising circumstances to a girl who cannot cope, and walks away. The baby is picked up by an unlikely, modern-day angel: a hoodie with time on his hands, and a desire to give the baby the happy ending it deserves. Following the guiding lights of the youngster's mother, the pair embark on a memorable journey in this story of love, hope and redemption.
The Running of the Deer
E11
The Running of the Deer"The Running of the Deer" tells the tale of when it is Christmas morning and Liam sets off to visit his daughter. Liam's Christmas spirit is quickly eroded by the rudeness of those that he encounters; but then a moment of sharing restores his faith in the holiday spirit that Christmas may bring.