Original version

BBC Radio 4 Extra

BBC Radio 4

BBC Radio 4 FM

BBC Radio 4 LW

Black Screen Britain

Black Screen Britain: Episode 2: Reclaiming Our Image

Factual: Arts, Culture & the Media

Episode 2

Episode 2: Reclaiming Our Image

Reclaiming Our Image

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Black Screen Britain, Reclaiming Our Image

How a new generation of black writers and film-makers challenged stereotypes.

Burt Caesar explores how a new generation of black writers and film-makers challenged stereotypes in the 1970s. From April 2009.

Burt Caesar presents two programmes exploring how British film and television drama from the 1950s to the 1970s portrayed the lives of African-Caribbean immigrants.
 
2: Reclaiming Our Image 
Burt Caesar charts the landmark screen dramas such as Pressure, Empire Road and Burning an Illusion which presented an alternative view of black lives in Britain during the 1970s.

Producer Mukti Jain Campion
A Culture Wise Production for BBC Radio 4.

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama. With recent favourites from BBC Radio 4.

Burt Caesar explores how British film and TV portrayed post-war African-Caribbean migrants

Burt Caesar explores how British film and television drama portrayed post-war African-Caribbean migrants and created opportunities for pioneering black actors

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Black Screen Britain

Episode 2: Reclaiming Our Image

Genres

Series

BBC Radio 4 Extra

About BBC Radio 4 Extra