Looking for Alaska

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After a tragedy, Miles and his friends try to make sense of what they’ve been through.

After an unexpected tragedy, Miles and his new friends attempt to make sense of what they’ve been through.

Teenager Miles “Pudge” Halter enrols in boarding school to try to gain a deeper perspective on life. He falls in love with Alaska Young and finds a group of loyal friends. But after an unexpected tragedy, Miles and his friends attempt to make sense of what they’ve been through.

Series 1

Simulcast of network BBC One in high definition. From 03/11/2010

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Jay Lee

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Looking for Alaska: Series 1: I'll Show You That It Won't Shoot - Johnny Ace

I'll Show You That It Won't Shoot - Johnny Ace

BBC Three - Looking for Alaska, Series 1, I'll Show You That It Won't Shoot - Johnny Ace

Miles, Takumi, the Colonel and Alaska reunite to exact revenge on the Weekday Warriors.

After the Weekday Warriors go too far, Miles, Takumi, the Colonel and Alaska reunite for revenge. After a game of Best Day/Worst Day, secrets are revealed and romance blossoms.

Miles asks Lara to attend the winter dance with him. After the Weekday Warriors go too far with a prank, Miles, Takumi, the Colonel and Alaska get revenge with a prank of their own, then celebrate by getting drunk in the barn. They share stories of their past, and Alaska finally shares her story in a game of Best Day/Worst Day, which gives Miles all the context he needs to understand her erratic behaviour.

Looking for Alaska: Series 1

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A multi-platform service for 16-34s, featuring comedy, entertainment and factual content.

The BBC’s multi-platform service for 16 to 34s, innovating with breakthrough comedy, stand-out entertainment, brave documentary and intellectual factual content.

Teenager Miles 'Pudge' Halter enrolls in boarding school to try to gain a deeper perspective on life. He falls in love with Alaska Young and finds a group of loyal friends. But after an unexpected tragedy, Miles and his friends attempt to make sense of what they’ve been through.

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