Small Prophets S1E1 — Down at the Cul-de-Sac

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Small Prophets•Season 1•Episode 1

Down at the Cul-de-Sac

7.6/10 · 556 votesFeb 9, 202629 min

Ranked #6 of 6 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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Since his partner Clea went missing seven years ago, Michael Sleep's life has been on hold. But a mystical recipe in an old journal promises answers he’s been longing for.

Directed byMackenzie Crook

Written byMackenzie Crook

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Cast11

Pearce Quigley

Michael Sleep

Michael Palin

Brian

Lauren Patel

Kacey

Mackenzie Crook

Gordon

Shola Adewusi

Olive

Paul Kaye

Roy

Jon Pointing

Clive

Sophie Willan

Bev

Adam Wright

Elliot

Charlotte Mills

Hilary

Ed Kear

Brigham

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Mackenzie Crook

Writer

Mackenzie Crook

Director

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Episode Summary

"Down at the Cul-de-Sac" is episode 1 of Small Prophets season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 556 votes, ranking #6 of 6 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Mackenzie Crook and written by Mackenzie Crook, it aired on February 9, 2026.

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