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TV's Black Pioneers
Documentary highlighting the experiences of the first generation of black African-Caribbean actors that worked in UK theatre, film and television during the 1950s, 60s and 70s.
Documentary highlighting the experiences, trials and tribulations of the first generation of black African-Caribbean actors that worked in UK theatre, film and television during the 1950s, 60s and 70s. They recount their lives in the acting profession through personal testimony which is illustrated by the use of archive film and photography. Contributors include Cy Grant, Joan Hooley, George Harris, Mona Hammond, Rudolph Walker and Jim Pines.
Last on
Wed 21 Apr 2010
01:00
Credits
Role | Contributor |
---|---|
Narrator | Fraser James |
Participant | Cy Grant |
Participant | Joan Hooley |
Participant | George Harris |
Participant | Mona Hammon |
Participant | Rudolph Walker |
Participant | Jim Pines |
Broadcasts
- Fri 13 Apr 2007 00:50
- Fri 27 Jun 2008 00:00
- Tue 13 Apr 2010 22:30
- Wed 14 Apr 2010 02:00
- Wed 21 Apr 2010 01:00