Series synopsis
Small Prophets is a British comedy drama mystery television series that premiered on BBC Two on February 9, 2026. It was created by Mackenzie Crook. It stars Pearce Quigley, Michael Palin, Lauren Patel and Mackenzie Crook.
The magical and mundane unfold in a suburban shed as a lonely man stumbles on the supernatural.
Premise
The magical and mundane unfold in a suburban shed as a lonely man stumbles on the supernatural.
Premise: A story of hope, grief, and the strange between-everyday things.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Pearce Quigley as Michael Sleep
- Michael Palin as Brian Sleep
- Lauren Patel as Kacey
- Mackenzie Crook as Gordon
- Shola Adewusi as Olive
- Paul Kaye as Roy
- Riana Duce as Kaitlin Thorncroft
- Jon Pointing as Clive
Supporting cast
- Sophie Willan as Bev
- Adam Wright as Elliot
- Charlotte Mills as Hilary
- Ed Kear as Brigham
- Darren Hill as Paint Customer
- Julian Walsh as Bucket Customer
- Kevin Sutton as Constable Paul Sergeant
- Ade Ajibade as Constable Juliet Bravo
- Rocco Haynes as Kid
- Howard Gossington as Bob
- Kathryn Drysdale as Bea
- Kieran Mortell as Rupert
Guest cast
- Darren Hill as Paint Customer
- Julian Walsh as Bucket Customer
- Kevin Sutton as Constable Paul Sergeant
- Ade Ajibade as Constable Juliet Bravo
- Rocco Haynes as Kid
- Howard Gossington as Bob
- Kathryn Drysdale as Bea
- Kieran Mortell as Rupert
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | February 9, 2026 | March 16, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 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. |
February 9, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Michael converts his shed into an alchemist's laboratory, but Clive is getting suspicious. Kacey invites Michael to the pub, where he says too much about his mysterious experiment. |
February 16, 2026 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Michael witnesses a crime and is questioned by the police. Meanwhile, Clive obsesses about a black rabbit, and Kacey visits Marvin Gardens and is shocked by what she sees. |
February 23, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 9, 2026 |
| Last aired | March 16, 2026 |
| Runtime | 29 minutes |
| Status | continue |