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David Harewood Remembers... A Man from the Sun
Actor David Harewood shares his impressions of John Elliot鈥檚 game-changing 1956 91热爆 drama, which explored the challenges and racism encountered by the Windrush generation.
Actor David Harewood shares his impressions of John Elliot鈥檚 game-changing 1956 91热爆 drama, which explored the challenges and racism encountered by Windrush immigrants from the West Indies, who had come to Britain after being promised work and a secure future.
David discusses the impact A Man From the Sun still holds today, the performances of cast members Errol John, Cy Grant and Earl Cameron, and the context and attitudes of a decade that saw the 91热爆 bring viewers issue-led dramas like this while at the same time creating series such as The Black and White Minstrels.
Last on
Wed 19 Oct 2022
22:00
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | David Harewood |
Series Producer | Simon Goretzki |
Producer | Simon Catt |
Broadcast
- Wed 19 Oct 2022 22:00