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Last modified on Wed 19 May 2021 10.05 EDT Last year, documentary maker Lyttanya Shannon began looking for contributors for a new film on a disturbing period in British history. Her focus was the Black British children who found themselves unfairly removed from mainstream education in the 1960s and 70s. They were sent to what were known as “dustbin schools” – places for those deemed “subnormal”. And black children were four times as likely to be sent to them as white ch...

The BBC has revealed six new commissions for its drama slate, including a series from Candice Carty-Williams, writer of the best-selling novel Queenie.

"I’m not someone who shies away from darkness." David Oyelowo in conversation with Malachi Kirby He’s among the greatest actors of his generation. His production company is a hothouse for emerging talent. His directorial debut is attracting rave reviews. David Oyelowo is a one-man tour de force. He sits down with Malachi Kirby for a conversation about faith, identity, storytelling, and the push toward a better tomorrow Photography by Austin Hargrave | Styling by Evan Simonitsch | Groomin...

Attack the Block Sequel We’ve Been Waiting For! By Rachel LeishmanMay 18th, 2021, 11:50 am John Boyega has become a powerhouse in the entertainment industry. From winning a Golden Globe for his work in  Small Axe to using his platform to shame the fans who were openly racist towards him during his time in  Star Wars, he’s taking a stand and making it clear that he’s here for the long run, and I love seeing him succeed. And now, he’s heading back to the movie that gave the world John ...

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An even halfway decent global theatrical total could give Attack the Block 2 one of the biggest "part one" to "part two" jumps ever.

John Boyega Returning For Attack The Block 2 No other casting or plot information has yet been revealed. Actor John Boyega (The Rise of Skywalker, Small Axe) is set to reunite with writer-director Joe Cornish on Attack the Block 2, a sequel to the film that arguably launched both their careers back in 2011. According to Deadline, Boyega will be reprising his role as low-level crook Moses in a film that, like its predecessor, is expected to straddle several genres including sci-fi, horror, and c...

TV guide: Royal babies, Eurovision and psychedelic drug trials among highlights for week starting May 15 All the best shows you wont want to miss The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (Image: PA) Get the latest email updates for Surrey with our FREE daily newsletterInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe here When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank...

Small Axe creator’s BBC1 series on the history of schools for the Educationally Sub-normal airs on Thursday

Small Axe creator’s BBC1 series on the history of schools for the Educationally Sub-normal airs on Thursday Sign in if you have an account Do you want to keep reading? Register to read five free articles per month Subscribe and get access to Up to the minute industry news Agenda-setting interviews with key industry figures Insight into the latest programme performances Ratings data with viewing trends If you have an account you can