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He had barely started his career when abuse left him mentally ill. But he went on to phenomenal success – and has just been made president of the UK’s leading drama school

The U.K.’s Film and TV Charity has been liaising with Muslim, Arab and Jewish screen industry workers following the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel and the subsequent war against Hamas. Representatives of all three groups have taken part in a total of 10 independent roundtables attended by senior leaders from broadcasters, production companies, newsroom executives, …

Arab, Muslim and Jewish UK TV and film staff's mental health has suffered following October 7 and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, a charity says.

The U.K.'s Film and TV Charity has hosted a series of roundtable for Jewish, Muslim and Arab screen industry workers.

Almost every person of Arab, Muslim and Jewish heritage working in TV and film has experienced a deterioration in their mental health following Hamas’ October 7 attack and the subsequent humanitarian crisis in Gaza, a leading charity has reported. A startling 94% surveyed by the Film & TV Charity reported their mental health or psychological …

SIR Lenny Henry is to step down from his role as Chancellor of Birmingham City University at the end of 2024, eight years after becoming the…

David Harewood has become the first black president of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (Rada), four years after the drama school branded itself “institutionally racist”.

Drama academy announces Sir Kenneth Branagh’s replacement four years after declaring it needed 'radical change'

David Harewood is the new President of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA), replacing Kenneth Branagh. Cynthia Erivo was named Vice President.

After nine years as RADA President, Kenneth Branagh is succeeded by RADA graduates David Harewood in the role of President and Cynthia Erivo in the role of Vice President.