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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Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Is Back! We want to hear from you!
Filming of the new series is due to take place between November 2018 and January 2019. To apply
Read moreSouth Africa shocked by live rape trial of Timothy Omotoso
A televised rape trial in South Africa has prompted a furious public backlash after a witness – who says she
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7 black women who are rocking TV in 2018
2018 has been a big year for black TV and film. We’ve had brand new seasons of Dear White People, Black-ish, and Insecure,
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New curatorial appointments for Danny Leigh and Will Massa at the BFI National Archive
The BFI today announces that Danny Leigh and Will Massa have joined the BFI National Archive curatorial team, directly reporting
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