As a powerful new wave of protests against systemic racism floods the streets of Britain, Black creatives within the TV industry have become increasingly emboldened to speak out and share their experiences of workplace microaggressions, othering and discrimination.
In the last week, “Hollyoaks” star Rachel Adedeji — who is exiting the show — tweeted her disappointment with the Channel 4 soap’s response to the Black Lives Matter campaign by revealing several examples of on-set racism, while an Instagram account called Black in TV has been sharing horror stories from sets. Elsewhere, TV production manager Richie West posted a list of microaggressions experienced by Black people that has now gone viral.
“Being Black and working in the TV industry means toeing the line…it means being one of the only black people in the office,” West lists in the statement. “It means not having your CV considered if you have a traditionally ‘ethnic’ name…...
In the last week, “Hollyoaks” star Rachel Adedeji — who is exiting the show — tweeted her disappointment with the Channel 4 soap’s response to the Black Lives Matter campaign by revealing several examples of on-set racism, while an Instagram account called Black in TV has been sharing horror stories from sets. Elsewhere, TV production manager Richie West posted a list of microaggressions experienced by Black people that has now gone viral.
“Being Black and working in the TV industry means toeing the line…it means being one of the only black people in the office,” West lists in the statement. “It means not having your CV considered if you have a traditionally ‘ethnic’ name…...
- 6/11/2020
- by Hanna Flint
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: British drama Dark Money has been snapped up by streaming service Bet+.
The ViacomCBS-owned digital platform will air the four-part drama, which originally aired on the BBC, from January 16.
Created by Youngers co-creator Levi David Addai and directed by Lewis Arnold, the series follows an ordinary London family decide to accept a substantial pay-off from a renowned filmmaker to keep silent about the abuse of their youngest son after finishing filming a major Hollywood movie.
Youngster Max Fincham plays Isaac, who, upon returning home from filming a major Hollywood movie, shatters the family’s world when he reveals he was abused by a renowned filmmaker while abroad.
Into The Badlands star Babou Ceesay, who has also starred in Rogue One and Eye In The Sky, and Humans’ Jill Halfpenny play his parents.
The cast also includes Rebecca Front (War and Peace), Susan Wokoma (Chewing Gum), Olive Gray (Home from Home...
The ViacomCBS-owned digital platform will air the four-part drama, which originally aired on the BBC, from January 16.
Created by Youngers co-creator Levi David Addai and directed by Lewis Arnold, the series follows an ordinary London family decide to accept a substantial pay-off from a renowned filmmaker to keep silent about the abuse of their youngest son after finishing filming a major Hollywood movie.
Youngster Max Fincham plays Isaac, who, upon returning home from filming a major Hollywood movie, shatters the family’s world when he reveals he was abused by a renowned filmmaker while abroad.
Into The Badlands star Babou Ceesay, who has also starred in Rogue One and Eye In The Sky, and Humans’ Jill Halfpenny play his parents.
The cast also includes Rebecca Front (War and Peace), Susan Wokoma (Chewing Gum), Olive Gray (Home from Home...
- 1/16/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Into The Badlands star Babou Ceesay and Humans’ Jill Halfpenny are to star in BBC drama Dark Mon£y.
The drama, written by Levi David Addai and directed by Lewis Arnold, follows an ordinary London family decide to accept a substantial pay-off from a renowned filmmaker to keep silent about the abuse of their youngest son after finishing filming a major Hollywood movie. Ceesay, who has also starred in Rogue One and Eye In The Sky, plays Manny and Halfpenny plays Sam, the parents of the young boy.
Also joining the cast are Rebecca Front (War and Peace), Susan Wokoma (Chewing Gum), Olive Gray (Home from Home), Ellen Thomas (Teachers), Joseph May (Resident Evil), Rudi Dharmalingam (Our Girl) and Gary Beadle (EastEnders).
The four-part drama is produced by The Forge and exec produced by Addai, George Faber, Mark Pybus and Lucy Richer. Producer is Erika Hossington. Filming starts this month in...
The drama, written by Levi David Addai and directed by Lewis Arnold, follows an ordinary London family decide to accept a substantial pay-off from a renowned filmmaker to keep silent about the abuse of their youngest son after finishing filming a major Hollywood movie. Ceesay, who has also starred in Rogue One and Eye In The Sky, plays Manny and Halfpenny plays Sam, the parents of the young boy.
Also joining the cast are Rebecca Front (War and Peace), Susan Wokoma (Chewing Gum), Olive Gray (Home from Home), Ellen Thomas (Teachers), Joseph May (Resident Evil), Rudi Dharmalingam (Our Girl) and Gary Beadle (EastEnders).
The four-part drama is produced by The Forge and exec produced by Addai, George Faber, Mark Pybus and Lucy Richer. Producer is Erika Hossington. Filming starts this month in...
- 10/23/2018
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: BBC One and Victoria producer Mammoth Screen have set rising UK filmmaker Kibwe Tavares to direct the first three episodes of anticipated drama Noughts And Crosses, I have learned. The producers have also brought on Being Human creator Toby Whithouse to oversee scripting. The team is gearing up to shoot the dystopian Ya adaptation later this year as a 6x60min drama and there are discussions going on at the moment to potentially bring aboard a sizeable U.S. partner.
Overseas interest is understandable. Malorie Blackman’s buzzed-about Ya book series takes place in an alternate 21st-century Britain in which whites and blacks are segregated following centuries in which Africans had a technological and infrastructural superiority over Europeans who they made their slaves. The series, first announced in summer 2016, will chart the forbidden love story between ‘Cross’ Sephy, a member of the black ruling class and daughter of a prominent politician,...
Overseas interest is understandable. Malorie Blackman’s buzzed-about Ya book series takes place in an alternate 21st-century Britain in which whites and blacks are segregated following centuries in which Africans had a technological and infrastructural superiority over Europeans who they made their slaves. The series, first announced in summer 2016, will chart the forbidden love story between ‘Cross’ Sephy, a member of the black ruling class and daughter of a prominent politician,...
- 4/10/2018
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Barbadian British author Malorie Blackman’s critically and popularly acclaimed “Noughts and Crosses” series, which uses the setting of a fictional dystopia to explore racism, is to be adapted by Levi David Addai with Matthew Graham for a new BBC One… Continue Reading →...
- 8/24/2016
- by shadowandact
- ShadowAndAct
The BBC announced today at Edinburgh International Television Festival an adaptation of Malorie Blackman’s critically acclaimed young adult novel Noughts and Crosses.The enthralling story of first love in a dangerous, adrenalin-fuelled fictional dystopia is to be adapted by Levi David Addai with Matthew Graham for a new BBC One series, produced by Mammoth Screen.Divided by their colour but united by forbidden love and burning injustice, Sephy and Callum are fighting for more than simply the right to be together, in a contemporary dystopian State where strict race laws make daily existence a matter of life and death.
Sephy is a ‘Cross’, a member of the black ruling class and daughter of a prominent politician. Callum is a ‘Nought’, a white member of the underclass who were once slaves to the Crosses. The two have been friends since early childhood but that’s as far as it can...
Sephy is a ‘Cross’, a member of the black ruling class and daughter of a prominent politician. Callum is a ‘Nought’, a white member of the underclass who were once slaves to the Crosses. The two have been friends since early childhood but that’s as far as it can...
- 8/24/2016
- by noreply@blogger.com (ScreenTerrier)
- ScreenTerrier
E4 has ordered a second series of Youngers.
The urban music drama will return for eight more episodes in 2014.
Youngers - written by Levi David Addai - stars Calvin Demba, Ade Oyefeso and Shavani Seth as a group of friends negotiating their way through teenage life and London's music scene.
Popular YouTube stars Mandem on the Wall will also return for the second series, which will shoot in South London from November.
"Youngers is such a fresh, vivid and original take on teen life," said Sophie Gardiner - Commissioning Editor for Channel 4 Drama.
"I'm thrilled that it connected with the E4 audience in the way it did - with over half of viewers aged between 10 and 24 years old. I'm delighted that Jay, Yemi and Davina will be back for a second series."
Executive Producer Luke Alkin added: "The critical reaction to Youngers has been fantastic. Series 1 was loved by...
The urban music drama will return for eight more episodes in 2014.
Youngers - written by Levi David Addai - stars Calvin Demba, Ade Oyefeso and Shavani Seth as a group of friends negotiating their way through teenage life and London's music scene.
Popular YouTube stars Mandem on the Wall will also return for the second series, which will shoot in South London from November.
"Youngers is such a fresh, vivid and original take on teen life," said Sophie Gardiner - Commissioning Editor for Channel 4 Drama.
"I'm thrilled that it connected with the E4 audience in the way it did - with over half of viewers aged between 10 and 24 years old. I'm delighted that Jay, Yemi and Davina will be back for a second series."
Executive Producer Luke Alkin added: "The critical reaction to Youngers has been fantastic. Series 1 was loved by...
- 6/27/2013
- Digital Spy
Back in July last year, Big Talk Productions conducted open auditions in London to find new faces, with over 350 applicants aged 16 - 19, turning up - from actors, to rappers and aspiring music artists.
Now the new show Youngers, a witty and original new comedy drama series set in South East London, is set to start on E4 at 19:30pm on Wednesday 20th March.
The series follows a group of friends trying to negotiate their way through teenage life in a world that's more about swagger than straight As.
In episode one, it's Gcse results day and friends Yemi (Ade Oyefeso) and Jay (Calvin Demba) nervously make their way to school to find out what the future holds. Aspiring producer Yemi aces his results, but there's no celebrating for Jay. Determined to swerve a career fixing boilers with his dad, Jay picks up a leaflet for Mic Star, a local...
Now the new show Youngers, a witty and original new comedy drama series set in South East London, is set to start on E4 at 19:30pm on Wednesday 20th March.
The series follows a group of friends trying to negotiate their way through teenage life in a world that's more about swagger than straight As.
In episode one, it's Gcse results day and friends Yemi (Ade Oyefeso) and Jay (Calvin Demba) nervously make their way to school to find out what the future holds. Aspiring producer Yemi aces his results, but there's no celebrating for Jay. Determined to swerve a career fixing boilers with his dad, Jay picks up a leaflet for Mic Star, a local...
- 3/8/2013
- by noreply@blogger.com (ScreenTerrier)
- ScreenTerrier
E4, the UK channel that launched hit original series like Skins and Misfits, has released the first trailer for a new half-hour drama series that they certainly hope will be as big a hit as the other 2, titled Youngers. The series comes from Big Talk Productions, and is set within the UK urban music scene. Written by Levi David Addai, Georgia Lester (who also contributed to Skins) and Mark Catley, the series stars Jovian Wade, Percelle Ascott and comedy actor Dee Kartier. Here's a description: It's Gcse results day and friends Yemi and Jay nervously make their way to find out what the future holds. Aspiring producer Yemi aces his results, but there's no celebrating for Jay. Determined to...
- 3/1/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
E4 has unveiled a first look at new drama Youngers.
Set in South-East London, the eight-parter follows a group of friends coping with teenage life and working to launch a music career.
Youngers tells the story of Yemi - an honour student and aspiring producer - and friend Jay, who enters a local music competition after failing his GCSEs.
YouTube stars Mandem On The Wall - made up of Percelle Ascott, Jovian Wade and Dee Kartier - will also appear in the show alongside new and emerging talent.
Youngers has been written by Georgia Lester (Skins), Levi David Addai (My Murder) and Mark Catley (Casualty).
The series begins on Wednesday, March 20 at 7.30pm on E4.
> Youngers: New teen comedy drama for E4...
Set in South-East London, the eight-parter follows a group of friends coping with teenage life and working to launch a music career.
Youngers tells the story of Yemi - an honour student and aspiring producer - and friend Jay, who enters a local music competition after failing his GCSEs.
YouTube stars Mandem On The Wall - made up of Percelle Ascott, Jovian Wade and Dee Kartier - will also appear in the show alongside new and emerging talent.
Youngers has been written by Georgia Lester (Skins), Levi David Addai (My Murder) and Mark Catley (Casualty).
The series begins on Wednesday, March 20 at 7.30pm on E4.
> Youngers: New teen comedy drama for E4...
- 2/28/2013
- Digital Spy
E4 has announced the commission of Youngers, a new teen drama set in the UK urban music scene.
Big Talk Productions conducted open auditions in London in July to find new faces, with over 350 applicants, aged 16 - 19, turning up - from actors, to rappers and aspiring music artists.
The successful candidates will star alongside YouTube heroes Mandem On The Wall aka recent Brit school graduates 18 year old Joivan Wade, 19 year old Percelle Ascott (both represented by Sainou), and 24 year old comedy actor Dee Kartier.
Percelle will also soon be seen starring in new Cbbc drama Wizards Vs Aliens.
It's Gcse results day and friends Yemi and Jay nervously make their way to find out what the future holds. Aspiring producer Yemi aces his results, but there's no celebrating for Jay. Determined to swerve a career fixing boilers with his dad, Mc Jay picks up a leaflet for Mic Star, a...
Big Talk Productions conducted open auditions in London in July to find new faces, with over 350 applicants, aged 16 - 19, turning up - from actors, to rappers and aspiring music artists.
The successful candidates will star alongside YouTube heroes Mandem On The Wall aka recent Brit school graduates 18 year old Joivan Wade, 19 year old Percelle Ascott (both represented by Sainou), and 24 year old comedy actor Dee Kartier.
Percelle will also soon be seen starring in new Cbbc drama Wizards Vs Aliens.
It's Gcse results day and friends Yemi and Jay nervously make their way to find out what the future holds. Aspiring producer Yemi aces his results, but there's no celebrating for Jay. Determined to swerve a career fixing boilers with his dad, Mc Jay picks up a leaflet for Mic Star, a...
- 8/23/2012
- by noreply@blogger.com (ScreenTerrier)
- ScreenTerrier
E4 has commissioned new teen comedy drama Youngers for 2013. The eight-part programme is set in South-East London and follows a group of friends trying to negotiate their way through teenage life and launch a music career. Youngers will mainly focus on the characters Yemi - an honour student and aspiring producer - and Jay, who enters a local music competition after failing his GCSEs. YouTube stars Mandem On The Wall, individually known as Brit school graduates Jovian Wade, Percelle Ascott and Dee Kartier, will appear alongside new talent spotted at open auditions attended by 350 actors, rappers and aspiring music artists aged 16-19. Youngers has been written by Levi David Addai (My Murder), Georgia Lester (Skins) and Mark Catley (Casualty). Documentary maker Anthony Philipson, whose previous work includes 24 Hours in A&E and Coppers, (more)...
- 8/23/2012
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
John Boyega, star of Attack The Block, leads the cast in My Murder, an innovative factual drama which tells the true story of Shakilus Townsend who's chance meeting with a young girl leads to murder, as he is engulfed by a web of lies.
16-year-old Shakilus was led to his death by 15-year-old Samantha Joseph who he thought of as his girlfriend, in a 2008 murder which became known as the honey trap killing.
Newcomer Simona Zivkovska plays Samantha with Malachi Kirby as her ex-boyfriend Danny McLean.
Written by Levi David Addai (Oxford St, Micah), directed by Bruce Goodison, and produced by BBC Current Affairs, it is a raw portrait of young people’s hopes and fears as they struggle to grow up on Britain’s streets.
The film sees the lives of the three young people collide with terrible consequences. It charts how Samantha's lies lead Shakilus into the lethal world of her gang-leader boyfriend,...
16-year-old Shakilus was led to his death by 15-year-old Samantha Joseph who he thought of as his girlfriend, in a 2008 murder which became known as the honey trap killing.
Newcomer Simona Zivkovska plays Samantha with Malachi Kirby as her ex-boyfriend Danny McLean.
Written by Levi David Addai (Oxford St, Micah), directed by Bruce Goodison, and produced by BBC Current Affairs, it is a raw portrait of young people’s hopes and fears as they struggle to grow up on Britain’s streets.
The film sees the lives of the three young people collide with terrible consequences. It charts how Samantha's lies lead Shakilus into the lethal world of her gang-leader boyfriend,...
- 3/16/2012
- by noreply@blogger.com (ScreenTerrier)
- ScreenTerrier
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