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Black Is the New Black

Episode 3

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

Available for years

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. Show less

Contributors

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

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