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TV's Black Pioneers

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Documentary highlighting the experiences, trials and tribulations of the first generation of black African-Caribbean actors that worked in UK theatre, film and television during the 1950s, 60s and 70s. They recount their lives in the acting profession through personal testimony which is illustrated by the use of archive film and photography. Contributors include Cy Grant, Joan Hooley, George Harris, Mona Hammond, Rudolph Walker and Jim Pines. Show less

Contributors

Narrator:
Fraser James
Participant:
Cy Grant
Participant:
Joan Hooley
Participant:
George Harris
Participant:
Mona Hammon
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Rudolph Walker
Participant:
Jim Pines

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