Episodes
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Robinne Lee, an accomplished actress and author, has a diverse career spanning both film and television. She made her screen debut in the 1997 independent film "Hav Plenty" and has since appeared in movies like "National Security," "Deliver Us from Eva," "Hitch," "Seven Pounds," and the "Fifty Shades" sequels.
On television, Robinne is known for her role in the BET drama series "Being Mary Jane" and has guest-starred on shows such as "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Numbers." Her impressive educational background includes degrees from Yale University and Columbia Law School.
Transitioning from acting to writing, Robinne published her debut novel, "The Idea of You," in 2017. This story, which explores themes of love and fame, has recently been adapted into a film starring Anne Hathaway and is currently available to watch on Amazon Prime Video
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Vinette Robinson is an award-winning actress known for her roles in "Sherlock," "Black Mirror," and as Rosa Parks in "Doctor Who."
Born in Bradford to a Jamaican father and British mother, her career spans television and theatre. She received acclaim for her award-winning portrayal of sous chef Carly in the film "Boiling Point."
In her latest role, Robinson portrays Natalie, a controlling and toxic mother, in new Channel 4 series "The Gathering."
Set in Liverpool, the show delves into the complexities of teenage and family life, exploring deep-seated conflicts and relationships ...
We spoke to her about playing difficult to love characters and how to achieve that all important work/life balance ...
The Gathering airs on Channel 4 Tuesday 14th May @ 9pm.
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Joseph Marcell, known for his iconic role as Geoffrey in "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," is currently touring he UK in the play "The School For Scandal."
He's also soon to be seen in the upcoming Channel 4/ Hulu series "Queenie" by Candice Carty-Williams.
We had the opportunity to chat with him about his role in the play and his involvement in the eagerly anticipated TV series ...
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Nels Abbey, British-Nigerian writer and satirist, merges finance with culture in "The Hip Hop MBA."
Author of the best selling 'Think Like A White Man' which shares tips on now to navigate corporate spaces.
Nels talks to us about why he decided to shift the perspective of Hip Hop's leading figures including JayZ, Ice Cube, and Suge Knight from hustlers to respected business moguls, how So Solid's Megaman inspired him, why he refuses to play the game and being a girl dad!
The Hip Hop MBA: Lessons in Cut-Throat Capitalism from Rap’s Moguls is available in all good books stores now.
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The brilliance of Micheal Ward was first captured in the Netflix series Top Boy and since he's gone on to shine on the big screen in projects Empire of Light and The Book of Clarence. In his latest project The Beautiful Game, Ward stars as Vinny a gifted striker, who joins England's homeless football team for the Homeless World Cup in Rome.
TBB's Sam caught up with Micheal about the impact working on The Beautiful Game had on him ...
The Beautiful Game is available on Netflix from Friday 29th March
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Cynthia Erivo, is the multi-nominated, critically acclaimed Tony Award-winning actress known for her roles as Celie in "The Color Purple" on Broadway and as Harriet Tubman in "Harriet."
The South London born actress is now starring in and producing "Drift," a film that about Jacqueline, a homeless refugee, navigating the challenges of survival on a Greek island after a devastating loss. Jacqueline's encounter with an American tour guide named Callie adds a new dimension to her story, exploring themes of resilience, friendship, and the human spirit amidst adversity.
TBB's Nana Evans spoke to Cynthia about juggling the two roles of actor and producer and how she takes care of self ...
Drift is in UK cinemas March 29th
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French-Senaglese filmmaker Ramata-Toulaye Sy's debut feature Banel & Adama is showing in UK cinemas now.
The film being Ramata's first writer-director project made a rare mark on the industry when it screened in competition at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. Picked up for UK distribution by We Are Parable Banel & Adama is a love story set against the backdrop of a Senegalese village, delving into themes around love's challenges and the harsh realities of climate change.
TBB's Nana Evans spoke to Ramata about how this visually stunning film came to life ...
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Jo Martin, is an acting legend, with her body of work spanning television, film, and theatre. Stand out roles include being the first Black Fugitive Doctor "Doctor Who" and she champions Black narratives by starring in ground breaking projects like "Champion," "Grime Kids," and "Dreaming Whilst Black."
Jo's upcoming role is as Suzie Harris in The Marlow Murder Club where she joins a trio of women investigating a murder in Marlow, blending dark mystery against a picturesque backdrop.
The Marlow Murder Club premieres on Drama and UKTV Play on Wednesday, March 6th, at 8 pm. The concluding part airs Thursday, March 7th, also at 8 pm.
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Domino Day is a new BBC horror series about a powerful witch with a dark secret. Domino has to feed on humans to survive, desperate to understand who she is she embarks on a journey of discovery whilst dodging a coven of witches tracking her every move.
We speak to the creator Lauren Sequeira, and lead actress Sienna Miller and co-star Percelle Ascott about the making of this brilliant new series.
Domino Day is available to watch now on BBC iPlayer
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In this week's episode we get into "Muna," an award-winning short film that captures the essence of the Somali-British experience.
We sit down with the creative minds behind the film: writer-director Warda Mohamed discusses her vision, producer Angie Moneke highlights the production's journey, and star Kosar Ali shares her personal connection to playing Muna.
Together, they reveal the passion and challenges behind telling a story about grief, culture, identity and belonging.
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In this episode of TBB Talks, we speak to Da'vine Joy Randolph, the multi-award winning actress who plays Mary Lamb in 'The Holdovers.'
We delve into her standout performance in this about a moody lecturer at a New England prep school played by Paul Giamtti who stays on campus during Christmas break to look after a few students without a place to go.
He unexpectedly forms a deep connection with a smart yet troubled student, and with the school's head cook Mary who's grieving the loss of her son in the Vietnam War.
Catch 'The Holdovers' in UK cinemas from January 19th.
Tune in to hear what's been on Da'vine's mind when she's accepting her award and her top tips for actors facing a challenging situation ...
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Sky Max's hit mind-boggling sci-fi series"The Lazarus Project" takes us on a journey through time loops, the desire to control our destiny, and the complexities of the sci-fi genre.
In this episode, we're joined by multi-award winning actor Paapa Essiedu to dive into his role as George in the series
Season 1 definitely had us all in a chokehold, becoming Sky Max's second-largest scripted series in the last two years. Now, we're excited to explore what Season 2 has in store. We'll also learn about Paapa's current reading preferences and even discover his favourite tube line ...
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Maleek Berry is one widely credited as one of the forefathers of the UK Afroswing sound. For that reason it would come as a surprise to many, to hear that his upcoming project ‘If Only Love Was Enough’ will be his debut studio album.
In this joyous conversation, the versatile artist and producer sat down with TBB to discuss; the pressures of having a hit record, the blessings of having a global fan base and investing in self-improvement to evolve his love language.
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Tippa Irie, a Grammy-nominated Reggae artist, is celebrated globally for his music and collaborations with artists like Maxi Priest, The Black Eyed Peas, and Congo Natty. Beyond performing, he's a renowned radio DJ, record producer, and studio owner. Representing the UK music scene, Tippa's legacy is further cemented with his first book, "Stick To My Roots."
We get into his career, the motivation behind writing a book and the importance of his roots ...
Stick to My Roots & Tippa's music is available here: www.tippairie.com
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Tim Story is a cultural icon. His contribution to the arts as a director/filmmaker started out with music videos for some of the biggest R&B and Hip Hop stars. He then went on to bring us Think Like a Man franchise, Barbershop, Ride along ... and now The Blackening.
A comedy horror about a group of friends reuniting 10 years after their time in college ... at ... a ... cabin in THE WOODS! Yup.
We spoke to Mr Story about the importance of finding joy even in our most horrific moments ...
The Blackening is in UK cinemas NOW
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Music artist Ray BLK recently turned her skills to acting in the critically acclaimed BBC series – Champion. Written by award-winning author Candice Carty-Williams, Ray plays 'Honey' an aspiring singer who goes to great lengths to make it!
Describing herself as a 'multi-hyphenate' we spoke to Ray about falling back in love with her first creative passion, acting ...
Champion is available to watch on BBC iPlayer now. Coming soon to Netflix
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London-born Dani Moseley has built a brilliant career on stage, screen & in the booth with recent credits including Everything I Know About Love (BBC), Shadow Gambit & The Cursed Crew (video game) and Straight Line Crazy at the BRIDGE THEATRE. Set to appear in Daniel Kaluuya’s upcoming feature The Kitchen on Netflix, Dani's latest gig is in the 5 star rated new series Dreaming Whilst Black.
Playing Amy, in Adjani Salmon's and reprising her role when it got picked up by A24 & BBC, Dani's dedication to the industry is about to be rewarded with this scene stealing role ...
We spoke to her to get into the highs and lows of her career and the celebration of Dreaming Whilst Black ...
Dreaming Whilst Black is available now on BBC iPlayer
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After debuting on ITVX, Riches is coming to ITV1 Friday 1st July.
Written and part directed by Abby Ajayi, whose experience includes working on Shonda Rhimes' How to Get Away With Murder, Riches tells the story of the complicated Richards family, who for over twenty years, their hair and cosmetics empire, Flair & Glory, has dominated the hair and beauty scene. When Stephen the family's patriarch unexpectedly dies, Stephen’s second wife, Claudia, fully expects that their adult children Alesha, Gus and Wanda will inherit the business but when Stephen’s will bequeaths the controlling interest in the business to Nina and Simon, the children of his first marriage, the scene is set for a messy showdown with both factions of the family vying for control.
We caught up with some of the cast to discuss the significance of such a series being made in the UK about an affluent black family ...
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Gary Crosby OBE is the founder and Artistic Director of Nu Civilisation Orchestra (NCO) and Tomorrow’s Warriors, whose multi award-winning alumna and tenor saxophonist Nubya Garcia will perform alongside the orchestra for an exploration of Stan Getz’s ‘Focus’. Marking over 60 years of the seminal jazz masterpiece from a true great, ‘Focus’ taking place at the Royal Festival Hall, at the Southbank Centre on 15th September.
More recently, Gary and NCO performed a tribute to Bob Marley's critically acclaimed album 'Catch a Fire' with the Jazz Jamaica All Stars featuring the legendary reggae vocalist Brinsley Forde from Aswad.
Listen as Gary speaks on how he got into jazz from his formative years in Jamaica ...
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The return of the Summer Blockbuster is officially upon us with the release of Steven Caple Jr’s action-packed Transformers: Rise of the Beasts - making Caple Jr the first Black director of iconic franchise. This moment was a fulfilment of a lifelong dream for director, who fondly recalls falling in love with Transformers through watching VHS tapes as a boy growing up in Cleveland.
The charismatic American director made time for an insightful conversation with TBB on his UK press run. With his trademark openness, Steven spoke about honouring the legacy of the franchise, undergoing his own personal transformation in the form of fatherhood and opening up the Transformers universe to a fandom that is often excluded from the conversation because “Black people like Transformers too!”
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is in UK cinemas now.
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