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Episode 3

Episode 3 of 4

Documentary series celebrating Britain's black community. Our cast of black Britons talk about making it, but making it with a difference.

This episode is about making it, but making it with a difference. Naomi Campbell, Sir Trevor McDonald, Lenny Henry, Thandie Newton, Chuka Umunna, Tinie Tempah, Dizzie Rascal, Commonwealth general secretary Baroness Scotland and footballer Les Ferdinand reveal how the path to the top in the UK if you are black is fraught with challenges. Tokenism, type-casting, lack of access to capital, proving yourself twice over, are just some of the problems they faced. And that's all before the self-censorship that prevents many from achieving their full potential.

The cast talk about the massive achievement and contribution of black Britons, where they have managed to forge their own path to success; where bravery, self-reliance and resilience finally cuts through.

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29 minutes

Audio described

Last on

Wed 1 Jul 2020 23:30

Music Played

  • Leeroy Kesiah

    Buff Nuff (feat. Roots Manuva)

  • Quantic

    Prelude To Happening

  • The Cinematic Orchestra

    Flite

  • Damon Albarn & Malian Musicians

    Le Relax

  • Major Lazer

    Pon De Floor (feat. Vybz Kartel)

  • Bonobo

    Pick Up (Four Tet Remix)

    Remix Artist: Four Tet.
  • Bonobo

    Nightlite

  • Booker T. & The M.G.'s

    Melting Pot

  • The Herbaliser

    骋别苍别谤补濒蝉听

  • Bonobo

    Kiara

  • Ty

    Closer (Vox)

  • Flying Lotus

    All In

  • Dizzee Rascal

    Fix Up, Look Sharp

  • Bonobo

    Change Down

  • Kruder & Dorfmeister

    Black Baby

  • Jamie xx

    Sleep Sound

  • Aaron Jerome

    Reason To (feat. Kathrin deBoer)

  • Jamie xx

    Sleep Sound

  • Mr. Scruff

    叠别测辞苍诲听

  • Bonobo

    Cirrus

  • Izzi Dunn

    Loser (feat. Booty Brown)

Credits

Role Contributor
Producer Simon Frederick
Executive Producer Anna Smith Tenser
Executive Producer Roy Ackerman
Executive Producer Dermot Caulfield
Interviewed Guest Alesha Dixon
Interviewed Guest John Sentamu
Interviewed Guest Ashley Banjo
Interviewed Guest Patricia Scotland
Interviewed Guest Beverley Knight
Interviewed Guest Bill Morris
Interviewed Guest Charlene White
Interviewed Guest Charlie Casley-Hayford
Interviewed Guest Christopher B-Lynch
Interviewed Guest Chuka Umunna
Interviewed Guest David Adjaye
Interviewed Guest David Harewood
Interviewed Guest Denise Lewis
Interviewed Guest Dizzee Rascal
Interviewed Guest Edward Enninful
Interviewed Guest Ekow Eshun
Interviewed Guest Gary Younge
Interviewed Guest Gina Yashere
Interviewed Guest Goldie
Interviewed Guest Jamal Edwards
Interviewed Guest Jazzie B
Interviewed Guest Laura Mvula
Interviewed Guest Lenny Henry
Interviewed Guest Les Ferdinand
Interviewed Guest Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Interviewed Guest Malorie Blackman
Interviewed Guest Naomi Campbell
Interviewed Guest Noel Clarke
Interviewed Guest Ozwald Boateng
Interviewed Guest Reggie Yates
Interviewed Guest Sharon White
Interviewed Guest Shevelle Dynott
Interviewed Guest Terry Jervis
Interviewed Guest Thandiwe Newton
Interviewed Guest Tinie Tempah
Interviewed Guest Trevor McDonald
Interviewed Guest Trevor Nelson
Interviewed Guest Yinka Shonibare
Production Company Pulse
Production Company Iconoclast

Broadcasts

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Black and British Season

Bold, vibrant, provocative stories exploring what it means to be black in Britain today.