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British Blacklist @britishblacklist.bsky.social · Jul 5

OUT OF AFRICA: News

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British Blacklist @britishblacklist.bsky.social · Jun 22

WINDRUSH DAY - THE CARIBBEAN LEGACY THAT SHAPED BRITISH FILM AND TV

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The Caribbean Legacy That Shaped British Film and TV

The HMT Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury on June 22, 1948. Aboard were hopeful men and women from Jamaica, Trinidad, Grenada, St Lucia, and Barbados, invited to help rebuild a Britain shattered by wa...

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British Blacklist @britishblacklist.bsky.social · May 9

BAFTA Television Craft Awards 2025 Winners Announced

#TBBCongratulations to Isabella Odoffin, who took home the award for Scripted Casting for her work on Supacell, a major moment for Black casting excellence!

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British Blacklist @britishblacklist.bsky.social · May 9

WHAT TO WATCH W/C MONDAY 5TH MAY

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What To Watch W/C Monday 5th May

This week’s lineup offers everything from heart-wrenching romance to gripping true crime and star-studded drama. On Netflix, Forever tells the moving story of two childhood friends reconnecting as tee...

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British Blacklist @britishblacklist.bsky.social · May 9

Cast revealed for new BBC drama ‘Waiting For The Out’

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British Blacklist @britishblacklist.bsky.social · May 9

Ashely Walters Debut Feature ‘Animol’ Among Titles Set For Cannes Market With The BFI find out more about cast and creatives here: www.instagram.com/share/_aM60m...

British Blacklist @britishblacklist.bsky.social · May 9

Foundation — Season 3 Official Teaser | Apple TV+

Season 3 continues the epic chronicle of a band of exiles on their monumental journey to save humanity and rebuild civilisation amid the fall of the Galactic Empire.

Season 3 premieres July 11 on Apple TV+

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British Blacklist @britishblacklist.bsky.social · May 8

Joseph Coelho to Deliver Keynote at 2025 Society of Authors’ Awards ✨

The annual ceremony returns to Southwark Cathedral on 18th June.

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British Blacklist @britishblacklist.bsky.social · May 8

Cynthia Erivo Set to Star in and Exec Produce ‘Prima Facie’ under her production banner Edith’s Daughter!

Erivo stars as the lead in this powerful, timely legal drama and will exec-produce alongside Solome Williams.

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British Blacklist @britishblacklist.bsky.social · May 8

First Look At Jasmine Jobson As Ramla Ali In Boxing Biopic,‘In The Shadows’

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British Blacklist @britishblacklist.bsky.social · Apr 3

WHAT TO WATCH IN CINEMAS APRIL 2025

April is packed with cinematic gems, offering everything from blockbusters to indie surprises.

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What To Watch In Cinemas April 2025

April is packed with cinematic gems, offering everything from blockbusters to indie surprises. Whether you're craving a high-stakes thriller, a musical spectacle, or a mind-bending drama, this month’s...

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British Blacklist @britishblacklist.bsky.social · Apr 3

What’s On Stage April 2025

Theatre highlights this Month include Tambo & Bones written by Dave Harris and directed by Matthew Xia.
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What’s On Stage April 2025

Theatre highlights this Month include Tambo & Bones written by Dave Harris and directed by Matthew Xia. You can also catch Thanks For Having Me with Kedar Williams-Stirling and Adeyinka Akinrinade, an...

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British Blacklist @britishblacklist.bsky.social · Apr 1

JULIE ADENUGA TALKS … New Series ‘NOW YOU KNOW’

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Julie Adenuga Talks … Now You Know

Created, hosted, and produced by Adenuga, the show travels across cities, and one kebab shop! Blending humour, depth, and sharp research to spotlight real stories. Whether she’s steering the conversat...

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British Blacklist @britishblacklist.bsky.social · Mar 27

MICHAEL OBIORA TALKS OUT THERE, JOE KERR, AND HIS DEBUT CHILDREN’S BOOK

Micheal spoke to us about navigating complex characters to writing for both adults and children …

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Michael Obiora Talks Out There, Joe Kerr, and His Debut Children’s...

He now adds children's writer to his repertoire with Zee Zee The Humble Bee, a debut inspired by personal experience and a desire to uplift the next generation. From navigating complex characters to w...

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British Blacklist @britishblacklist.bsky.social · Mar 24

First Look Images Of BBC's Dark Comic Drama 'Just Act Normal'

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BBC Unveils First Look at Darkly Comic Drama ‘Just Act Normal’

Written by award-winning playwright Janice Okoh (Sanditon, Hetty Feather). Adapted from Okoh’s Bruntwood Prize-winning play Three Birds, this six-part series, produced by The Forge Entertainment (Ackl...

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British Blacklist @britishblacklist.bsky.social · Mar 20

Alex Wheatle Has Taken His Ancestral Rise

Alex’s family have stated that they would like to thank everyone for their support over the years in his work and ask that their privacy be respected at this time.

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British Blacklist @britishblacklist.bsky.social · Mar 13

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TIME’S UP UK & BLACK BEAUTY ROSTER JOIN FORCES ...

Time’s Up UK and Black Beauty Roster (BBR) united at BAFTA weekend for a salon event at Claridge’s, Mayfair, championing hair and makeup equity on set.

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British Blacklist @britishblacklist.bsky.social · Mar 13

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What To Watch In Cinemas March 2025

From high-stakes thrillers to mind-bending sci-fi, supernatural chills, and a sprinkle of time-travel mischief, March is serving up a cinematic feast! Whether you're in the mood for intense drama, a d...

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British Blacklist @britishblacklist.bsky.social · Mar 13

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BBC Boosts UK Independent Production Companies with £1.7m...

This initiative spans three key schemes: the TV Small Indie Fund, the Hot House co-commissioning scheme, and the BBC Radio & Music Indie Development Fund. The focus is on strengthening production capa...

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British Blacklist @britishblacklist.bsky.social · Mar 12

Paapa Essiedu Set To Play Professor Severus Snape In ‘Harry Potter’ HBO Series

Paapa Essiedu, is in final talks to play Severus Snape, bringing a fresh take on the iconic character.

The series is expected in late 2026/early 2027.

#TBBScreen #PaapaEssiedu #HarryPotter #CastingNews #HBO

British Blacklist @britishblacklist.bsky.social · Mar 12

Zackary Momoh, Ayraa Star & More around Out The Cast Of‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Film Adaptation!

Joining the core cast are iconic figures including Viola Davis, Cynthia Erivo, Idris Elba, Lashana Lynch, and Chiwetel Ejiofor.

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British Blacklist @britishblacklist.bsky.social · Mar 12

A Thousand Blows is the new thrilling Disney + series starring Malachi Kirby, Stephen Graham, and Erin Doherty.

Our entertainment reporter Joy spoke to Malachi Kirby and Francis Lovehall all about their roles.

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The Rise & Fall of the Most Notorious Gang in Britain

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British Blacklist @britishblacklist.bsky.social · Mar 12

Nominations for the RTS Programme Awards 2025 announced.

Nominations for the RTS Programme Awards 2025 announced

#TBBCongratulations to all the nominees. For the full list of nominees visit @royalsociety.org

#TBBScreen #AwardNominees #RTSAwards #TheBritishBlacklist

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British Blacklist @britishblacklist.bsky.social · Jan 7

Join Emmy-winning composer Kris Bowers for a masterclass on The Wild Robot, featuring guests Ayanna Witter-Johnson, Adeyemi Michael & Tawiah.

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The Wild Robot: Blacklisted Conversations Live with Kris Bowers

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V @monhublot.bsky.social · Dec 9

Love sitting down to talk with people I admire; and that love increases exponentially when that person is also a friend 💗

The Writers Lab x Akua from @britishblacklist.bsky.social x @screendaily.com.web.brid.gy

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