Trevor McDonald ‘had problem with’ being hired when BBC needed more black reporters
Trevor McDonald has opened up about being hired when the BBC needed more black reporters, admitting he ‘had a problem’
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Ofcom criticises BBC’s ‘lack of transparency’ over Naga Munchetty case
Media watchdog Ofcom has said it has “serious concerns around the transparency of the BBC’s complaints process” following its handling
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Yorkshire’s BAME script writers have the chance to work on Coronation Street – here’s how
Budding screenwriters from Yorkshire could be in with a chance to write for Coronation Street after ITV announced the return
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BBC urged to reconsider Naga Munchetty complaint decision
Dozens of black actors and broadcasters have called on the BBC to overturn its decision to uphold a complaint against
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Netflix reveals first looks at TOP BOY cast
Ashley Walters (Bulletproof, Sugarhouse) and Kane Robinson reprise their roles as ‘Dushane’ and ‘Sully’, joined by newcomerMicheal Ward as ‘Jamie’
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Channel 5 targets BAME indies for programme ideas
Channel 5 has launched a new initiative to encourage more BAME-owned and managed indie production companies to work with the
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Writer turns brother’s ‘traumatic’ Windrush scandal story into BBC drama
The experience left Anthony Bryan pictured above, “questioning his very identity” The brother of a man who was caught up
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How a Black Psychiatrist Shaped “Sesame Street” As a Tool Against Racism
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Coronation Street producer admits new black family on the cobbles were “overdue”
Coronation Street is set to introduce a brand new family to the cobbles in the summer, which is exciting enough, but they
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BBC ‘burying’ Songs of Praise in lunchtime slot:
Senior religious figures in Northern Ireland have voiced their disappointment at the BBC’s decision to move the broadcast time of
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BBC announces new programmes celebrating British diversity, including a collaboration with Sir Lenny Henry
BBC 4 has announced a series of new programmes that will celebrate British diversity. The new programmes will explore the
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South Africa’s Chicken Licken colonialism of Europe advert banned
A fast-food outlet in South Africa has been ordered to withdraw a commercial showing an African explorer conquering Europe in
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Claudia Yusef Appointed Head Of Development At BBC Films
BBC Films has announced that Claudia Yusef has been appointed Head of Development. Joining from Number 9 Films, Claudia will
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Documentary to challenge help for the hurting
A new Christian production company is looking forward to the screening of their first ever documentary that deals with a
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The struggle to belong: Why film and TV loves a misfit
The final episode of Black Hollywood: ‘They’ve Gotta Have Us’ celebrates the new generation of talent finding success in cinema, like 2017’s
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