Skins series 5: the new cast revealed

It's almost time for a new series of Skins – and another new cast. So who will be running amok on E4 next year? Photograph: Channel 4

The leader of this year's Skins gang is Mini. But what lies beneath her tough exterior? Photograph: Channel 4

Meet Mini's boyfriend – rugby team captain Nick. But while he might be popular and good-looking, that doesn't make him happy … Photograph: Channel 4

Liv is Mini's second in command – a party animal with a big heart Photograph: Channel 4

Then there's Rich, a cynical metalhead who will never compromise … Photograph: Channel 4

Alo is Rich's best mate – farmer boy, pot-head and (like Rich) slightly terrified of the girls ... Photograph: Channel 4

... who include Grace – apparently as pure as the driven snow. But is she? Photograph: Channel 4

Then comes Franky – she's androgynous, super-intelligent but a wee bit strange … Photograph: Channel 4

And, finally, Matty – who will apparently 'clean your heart out like bleach and leave you red raw and sore, wishing he would do it again'. Crikey Photograph: Channel 4

So just the usual collection of reprobates then. What could they possibly get up to? Find out when Skins returns in late January Photograph: Channel 4