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Series 1

Episode 1

BBC Four

Duration: 1 hour, 35 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 8^th Feb 2017, 21:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Tue 18^th Dec 2018, 02:10 on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Drama series remake about an African slave sold in America and of his descendants. Kunta Kinte is kidnapped, sold to English slave traders and brought to Maryland in the US. Show more

Contributors

Kunta Kinte:: Malachi Kirby
Fiddler:: Forest Whitaker
Alex Haley/Narrator:: Laurence Fishburne
Omoro Kinte:: Babatunde Olusanmokun
Jinna:: Simona Brown
Silla Ba Dibba:: Derek Luke
Kintango:: Chris Obi
John Waller:: James Purefoy
Elizabeth Waller:: Katie McGuinness
Connelly:: Tony Curran
Dr William Waller:: Matthew Goode
Samson:: Hakeem Kae-Kazim
Sitafa:: Kedar Williams-Stirling
Ephraim:: LeVar Burton
Director:: Phillip Noyce
Executive Producer:: Barry Jossen
Executive Producer:: Lawrence Konner
Executive Producer:: Will Packer
Executive Producer:: Mark Rosenthal
Executive Producer:: Marc Toberoff
Executive Producer:: Mark M Wolper
Producer:: Alissa M Kantrow
Producer:: Karen Mayeda Vranek
Producer:: Ann Kindberg
Producer:: Cheryl Eatock

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BBC Three

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 8^th Jul 2006, 23:00 on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: Sat 22^nd Nov 2008, 21:10 on BBC Three

Sci-fi horror about a half-human, half-alien female mutant who escapes from a government laboratory and attempts to prolong the life of her species by mating with a human. Show more

Contributors

Xavier Fitch:: Ben Kingsley
Director:: Roger Donaldson
Sil:: Natasha Henstridge
Preston Lennox:: Michael Madsen
Dr. Stephen Arden:: Alfred Molina
Dan Smithson:: Forest Whitaker
Dr. Laura Baker:: Marg Helgenberger
Young Sil:: Michelle Williams
Aide:: Jordan Lund
Aide:: Don Fischer
Snack Shop Clerk:: Jayne Luke

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Films

Source: BBC Online

Phenomenon

BBC One

Duration: 2 hours

First broadcast: Mon 18^th Jun 2007, 23:05 on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: Thu 23^rd May 2013, 00:05 on BBC One Scotland

Drama starring John Travolta as a dim-witted mechanic who becomes a genius after contact with a mysterious light. His new powers are welcome at first, but then problems arise. Show more

Contributors

George Malley:: John Travolta
Director:: Jon Turteltaub
Lace Pennamin:: Kyra Sedgwick
Nate Pope:: Forest Whitaker
Doc Brunder:: Robert Duvall
Prof John Ringold:: Jeffrey DeMunn
Dr Wellin:: Richard Kiley
Dr Bob Niedorf:: Brent Spiner
Ted Rhome:: Vyto Ruginis
FBI Agent Jack Hatch:: Bruce A Young
Jimmy:: Michael Milhoan
Banes:: Sean O'Bryan
Producer:: Barbara Boyle
Producer:: Michael Taylor
Writer:: Gerald Di Pego

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Source: BBC Online

Good Morning, Vietnam

BBC One

Duration: 1 hour, 59 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 24^th Aug 2008, 22:20 on BBC One North WestLatest broadcast: Sun 24^th Aug 2008, 22:20 on BBC One Scotland

Drama based on the true story of anarchic DJ Adrian Cronauer, who arrives in Saigon in 1965 to take over the morning show on Armed Forces radio, but falls foul of his superiors. Show more

Contributors

Adrian Cronauer:: Robin Williams
Director:: Barry Levinson
Edward Garlick:: Forest Whitaker
Actor:: Richard Edson
Actor:: Noble Willingham
Actor:: JT Walsh
Actor:: Richard Portnow

Genres

Drama

Formats

Films

Source: BBC Online

The Color of Money

BBC One

Duration: 1 hour, 59 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 2^nd Jan 2008, 01:10 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Thu 20^th Feb 2014, 23:40 on BBC One Northern Ireland

Drama starring Tom Cruise and Paul Newman. An ageing liquor salesman and former pool hustler is inspired by a talented youngster to pick up his cue after a 25-year break. Show more

Contributors

Fast Eddie Felson:: Paul Newman
Vincent Lauria:: Tom Cruise
Carmen:: Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
Janelle:: Helen Shaver
Julian:: John Turturro
Orvis:: Bill Cobbs
Amos:: Forest Whitaker
Player in Casino Bar:: Paul Herman
Lou:: Vito D'Ambrosio
Skinny Player on Road:: Iggy Pop
Diane:: Elizabeth Bracco
Kennedy:: Alvin Anastasia
Director:: Martin Scorsese
Writer:: Richard Price
Author:: Walter Tevis
Producer:: Irving Axelrad
Producer:: Barbara De Fina
Director of photography:: Michael Ballhaus

Genres

Drama

Formats

Films

Source: BBC Online

First Daughter

BBC Two

Duration: 1 hour, 42 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 28^th Dec 2007, 14:20 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Sat 22^nd Sep 2012, 13:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Comedy starring Katie Holmes. The daughter of the US president insists on having a normal college life, but an agent is assigned to go undercover as a student to protect her. Show more

Contributors

Samantha Mackenzie:: Katie Holmes
James Lansome:: Marc Blucas
President Mackenzie:: Michael Keaton
Melanie Mackenzie:: Margaret Colin
Rally Leader:: Parry Shen
Agent Dylan:: Dwayne Adway
Agent Colvin:: Hollis Hill
Frank:: Philip Boyd
Liz Pappas:: Lela Rochon
Agent Bock:: Michael Milhoan
Agent Mercer:: Ken Moreno
Director:: Forest Whitaker
Writer:: Jessica Bendinger
Writer:: Kate Kondell

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Films

Source: BBC Online

BBC 1Xtra Breakfast

With Twin B and Yasmin Evans

BBC Radio 1Xtra

Duration: 4 hours

First broadcast: Fri 15^th Nov 2013, 06:00 on 1xtra

Oprah Winfrey and Forest Whitaker talk to Twin and Yasmin about their new film The Butler plus old skool hour from 9am. Show more

Contributors

Interviewed Guest:: Oprah Winfrey
Interviewed Guest:: Forest Whitaker

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Brand

BBC 1Xtra Breakfast

Source: BBC Online

Front Row

Donna Tartt; Forest Whitaker

BBC Radio 4

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 14^th Nov 2013, 19:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 14^th Nov 2013, 19:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

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American author Donna Tartt on The Goldfinch, her first new novel in over a decade; Forest Whitaker on The Butler, inspired by the real-life story of a black White House butler. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Mark Lawson
Presenter:: David Quantick
Interviewed Guest:: Donna Tartt
Interviewed Guest:: Forest Whitaker
Producer:: Rebecca Nicholson

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the Media

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Magazines & Reviews

Brand

Front Row

Source: BBC Online

Roots

Series 1

Episode 2

BBC Four

Duration: 1 hour, 39 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 15^th Feb 2017, 21:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Wed 19^th Dec 2018, 02:50 on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Drama series remake about an African slave sold in America. Kunta marries beautiful slave Belle and the two have a daughter, Kizzy, who inherits her father's defiant spirit. Show more

Contributors

Kunta Kinte:: Malachi Kirby
Fiddler:: Forest Whitaker
Voice of Alex Haley:: Laurence Fishburne
Belle:: Emayatzy Corinealdi
Teen Miss Kizzy:: E'Myri Lee Crutchfield
Tom Lea:: Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Noah:: Mandela Van Peebles
John Waller:: James Purefoy
Elizabeth Waller:: Katie McGuinness
Connelly:: Tony Curran
Dr William Waller:: Matthew Goode
Carleton:: Octavius Johnson
Missy Waller:: G Hannelius
Patricia Lea:: Shannon Lucio
Omoro Kinte:: Babs Olusanmokun
Kintango:: Chris Obi
Director:: Mario Van Peebles
Executive Producer:: Barry Jossen
Executive Producer:: Lawrence Konner
Executive Producer:: Will Packer
Executive Producer:: Marc Toberoff
Executive Producer:: Mark Wolper
Producer:: Karen Mayeda Vranek
Producer:: Alissa M Kantrow

Genres

DramaHistorical

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Roots

Series

Roots: Series 1

Source: BBC Online

HARDtalk

Forest Whitaker, Actor

BBC News Channel

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 26^th Jan 2017, 04:30 on BBC News ChannelLatest broadcast: Sat 18^th Feb 2017, 00:30 on BBC News Channel HD

Zeinab Badawi speaks to Forest Whitaker. How far is he concerned that his portrayal of Idi Amin played into racist stereotypes of Africans and their continent? Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Zeinab Badawi
Interviewed Guest:: Forest Whitaker

Genres

News

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Discussion & Talk

Brand

HARDtalk

Source: BBC Online

HARDtalk

Forest Whitaker

BBC World News

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 26^th Jan 2017, 04:30 on BBC News EuropeLatest broadcast: Sat 18^th Feb 2017, 07:30 on BBC News North America

From Davos, HARDtalk meets one of Hollywood's best known actors, Forest Whitaker. How far is he concerned that his portrayal of Idi Amin played into racist stereotypes of Africans? Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Zeinab Badawi
Interviewed Guest:: Forest Whitaker

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Factual

Formats

Discussion & Talk

Brand

HARDtalk

Source: BBC Online

Respect

BBC Two

Duration: 2 hours, 16 minutes

Audio described

First broadcast: Thu 28^th Dec 2023, 21:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Wed 3^rd Jan 2024, 21:00 on BBC Three HD

Available for years

Watch now

A biographical drama about the life and rise to fame of the American soul singer Aretha Franklin.

Contributors

Aretha Franklin:: Jennifer Hudson
CL Franklin:: Forest Whitaker
Ted White:: Marlon Wayans
James Cleveland:: Tituss Burgess
Barbara:: Audra McDonald
Writer:: Callie Khouri
Writer:: Tracey Scott Wilson
Director:: Liesl Tommy
Producer:: Harvey Mason Jr
Producer:: Stacey Sher
Producer:: Scott Bernstein
Producer:: Jonathan Glickman

Genres

DramaBiographical

Formats

Films

Source: BBC Online

Platoon

BBC One

Duration: 2 hours

First broadcast: Fri 16^th Feb 2007, 23:15 on BBC One North East & CumbriaLatest broadcast: Fri 16^th Feb 2007, 23:15 on BBC One Wales

Vivid, Oscar-winning war drama following a 19-year-old college drop-out who signs up for service in Vietnam in 1967 and is plunged into the bloody chaos of life on the frontline. Show more

Contributors

Director:: Oliver Stone
Chris:: Charlie Sheen
Sergeant Barnes:: Tom Berenger
Sergeant Elias:: Willem Dafoe
King:: Keith David
Big Harold:: Forest Whitaker
Rhah:: Francesco Quinn
Bunny:: Kevin Dillon
Sergeant O'Neill:: John C McGinley
Junior:: Reggie Johnson
Lieutenant Wolfe:: Mark Moses
Lerner:: Johnny Depp
Tex:: David Neidorf
Sal:: Richard Edson

Genres

DramaWar & Disaster

Formats

Films

Source: BBC Online