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Simon Frederick

Anna Smith Tenser

Roy Ackerman

Dermot Caulfield

Alesha Dixon

John Sentamu

Ashley Banjo

Patricia Scotland

Beverley Knight

Bill Morris

Charlene White

Charlie Casley-Hayford

Christopher B-Lynch

Chuka Umunna

David Adjaye

David Harewood

Denise Lewis

Dizzee Rascal

Edward Enninful

Ekow Eshun

Gary Younge

Gina Yashere

Goldie

Jamal Edwards

Jazzie B

Laura Mvula

Lenny Henry

Les Ferdinand

Maggie Aderin-Pocock

Malorie Blackman

Naomi Campbell

Noel Clarke

Ozwald Boateng

Reggie Yates

Sharon White

Shevelle Dynott

Terry Jervis

Thandiwe Newton

Tinie Tempah

Trevor McDonald

Trevor Nelson

Yinka Shonibare

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Black Is the New Black: Episode 3

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Episode 3

BBC Two - Black Is the New Black, Episode 3

Our cast of black Britons talk about making it, but making it with a difference.

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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Exceptional figures from all walks of life share their thoughts on being black today.

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