The Athena

Drama 2019

Available on ABC iview

The Athena follows the journey of Nyela Malik, a young model whose career implodes when she dares to complain about a famous designer treating her like an object. Nyela decides she wants to design her own clothes rather than wear other people’s, and wins a place at The Athena, London’s most prestigious art school.

Drama 2019

PG

Starring Ella Balinska, Oliver Dench, Basil Eidenbenz

EPISODE 1

A House, a Bird, a Cloud and a Man

It is the first day of a new term at top London art and design college, The Athena, and everyone is out to impress.

24 min 18 Apr 2022 G
EPISODE 2

The Art of Fitting In

When Nyela, Leigh, Sam and Neisha are at odds over their film project, they must work together to resolve their differences in time.

24 min 18 Apr 2022 G
EPISODE 3

Dads, Mums and Broken Things

Nyela accepts a modelling job for a new label, and travels to Chippenham, Sam's hometown. Nyela receives an offer to become the face of the new fashion label, however, she realises what her heart really beats for.

24 min 18 Apr 2022 G
EPISODE 4

Not That Girl

When Leigh agrees to go on a date with Lenny, her first thought is how she can get out of it, but it could be that she is not being honest with herself.

25 min 18 Apr 2022 G
EPISODE 5

Pitching and Stitching

The students have to design a dress for an A-list celebrity; Nyela and Neisha team up and need to beat Nyela's bullies, Jamie and Naomi.

24 min 18 Apr 2022 G
EPISODE 6

Fear and Loving at the Athena

Everyone is excited about Halloween, but Jamie and Naomi are on a mission to put an end to Nyela's fun evening.

24 min 18 Apr 2022 G

Ella Balinska

Nyela Malik
Oliver Dench

Sam Warner
Basil Eidenbenz

Lenny Brandt
Tafline Steen

Leigh Howles
Eve Austin

Neisha

About

The Athena

DRAMA

The Athena follows the journey of Nyela Malik, a young model whose career implodes when she dares to complain about a famous designer treating her like an object. Nyela decides she wants to design her own clothes rather than wear other people’s, and wins a place at The Athena, London’s most prestigious art school.

Information

Studio: Discovery Global
Genre: Drama
Released: 2019
Rated: PG
Region of Origin: United Kingdom

Languages

Original Audio: English (United Kingdom)
Subtitles: English (Australia) (CC, SDH)

Accessibility

: Closed captions refer to subtitles in available languages with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.