Lisa Allen plays a role of a dinner lady in the latest bbc series Crongton, it is written by the award-winning writer and comedian Archie Maddocks and based on the best-selling novels by Alex Wheatle. The show chronicles the lives and journeys of a group of young people living in a thriving, multicultural community in a fictional urban housing estate, as they navigate the complexities of social politics, peer pressure and identity while trying to forge a place for themselves within a world full of possibility and littered with danger.
With a focus on nurturing homegrown talent from across the UK, Crongton held an open casting call on social media for underrepresented young actors. Samson Agboola plays Lemar ‘Liccle Bit’ Jackson, with Nielle Springer as Venetia King, Noah Cox as Mckay Tambo, Seyi Andes-Pelumi as Jonah ‘Rapid’ Hani, Safia Hamad as Saira Alzuhur, Sophie Spatariu as Juniper Petrescu and Bobby North as ‘Boy from the Hills’.
The series also stars Seraphina Beh as Elaine, Bunmi Osadolor as Manjaro and Savannah Steyn as Mo. Supporting the cast are Kelle Bryan, Sutara Gayle and Toussaint Meghie, with appearances from Eddie Kadi, Michelle de Swarte and Munya Chawawa. Currently streaming on BBC Iplayer.