“I hope they love South Africa like I do”, new BBC doc for Oti Mabuse
Oti Mabuse, TV presenter and Strictly Come Dancing regular, has landed a BBC One special called Oti’s South…
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“I relish the challenge…” June Sarpong new top BBC Diversity Director
Broadcaster, writer and campaigner, and now Director of Creative Diversity at the BBC, June Sarpong MBE has come…
John Boyega and Letitia Wright star in Steve McQueen series Small Axe
Letitia Wright and John Boyega have joined the cast of BBC One TV series Small Axe, the latest…
David Harewood on his psychosis: “Race and identity played a big part”
30 years ago, David Harewood had a psychotic breakdown. At 23 years old he was sectioned and taken…
Idris Elba: I try not to watch Luther, it’s dark, very dark!
Idris Elba has said he cannot watch Luther – because it is too dark. The actor said Shrek…
Why you can’t miss this BBC adaptation of Andrea Levy’s The Long Song
Described as the British “Roots” by cast member Sir Lenny Henry, the screen adaptation of Andrea Levy’s 2010…
Shaking off the shackles – Black Hollywood: “They’ve Gotta Have Us”
We’ve come a long way in Hollywood… or have we? They’ve Gotta Have Us is artist and photographer,…
Andrea Levy’s The Long Song to get the BBC Drama treatment
Fans of Andrea Levy’s epic and award-winning novel The Long Song will be thrilled to hear that it…
Stepping into her world: Brenda Emmanus
One of the most familiar and loved faces on British television, BBC London News Art, Culture and Entertainment…
Black and British: A Forgotten History by David Olusoga
This history book first came to my attention when it was featured during the BBC’s Black and British…
A nod to a few favourites in BAFTA TV nominations
The nominations for the British Academy Television Awards (BAFTAS) 2017 were announced by “Chewing Gum” actress Michaela Coel…
Idris Elba takes over BBC Three
Fans of Idris Elba have another reason to love the hugely successful actor as he has thrown his…
Best actress win for Sophie Okonedo at RTS Awards
Congratulations to Sophie Okonedo, for winning Best Actor – Female at the Royal Television Society (RTS) Awards last…
BBC Good Food Show London: The best bits
Missed the BBC Good Food Show at London Olympia between 11-13 November? Melan Magazine’s food contributor, Syeshia Sweeney…
Damilola, Our Loved Boy: BBC drama tells the true story of the family of Damilola Taylor
The shocking death of ten-year old Damilola Taylor in 2000 saw an innocent schoolboy lose his life on…