Urgent Call For Change For Disabled Talent In The Screen Industries
The BFI with its Disability Advisory Board today launches Press Reset, a short film and digital campaign urgently calling for
Read more
television
Hidden secrets
The growth of social media has given creatives a platform to share their artistry and productions. One man taking advantage
Read more
Mark De Lisser hosts nationwide Xmas choir search show on BBC1
Vocal coach and Choral Arranger Mark De Lisser will host ‘Meet the Street at Xmas’ – airing from 16th December.
Read more
British-Nigerian London Duo Get Their Self Funded Sitcom On Netflix
Meet the Adebanjos , the British Sitcom created by south London Duo, Debra Odutuyo and Andrew Osayemi, has launched worldwide
Read more
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’
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
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’
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
How a Black Psychiatrist Shaped “Sesame Street” As a Tool Against Racism
Welcome to Recharge, a weekly newsletter full of stories that will energize your inner hellraiser. See more editions and sign up here.
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more