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Who is Miranda Wayland? BBC Diversity Head says Idris Elba’s Luther “doesn’t feel authentic”   In a recent conference, Miranda Wayland, the Head of Creative Diversity at the BBC, said that Idris Elba’s character Luther “doesn’t feel authentic.” Speaking about what can be done with the Times, Miranda stated: “It’s about making sure that everything around them — their environment, their culture, the set — is absolutely reflective.” Neil Cross, the creator of Luther, has previously spoken about his choice to hire a black actor and his colour-blind approach to presen...

The BBC’s diversity chief has claimed Idris Elba’s TV detective Luther ‘isn’t black enough to be real’ because ‘he doesn’t have any black friends and doesn’t eat any Caribbean food’. Miranda Wayland said the hit crime drama, which won plaudits for having a strong, black lead character, was only superficially diverse and that corporation bosses are now looking to portray minority groups in a more convincing and rounded way… She said: ‘When [Luther] first came out everybody loved the fact that Idris Elba was in there — a really strong, black character lead. ‘We all fel...

by Stephen Chapman Channel 4 has expanded its Creative Diversity team, with the hire of Neila Butt as its new Creative Diversity Lead for the Nations & Regions in Leeds. Stacey Olika will also join as Creative Diversity Coordinator, Nations & Regions in Bristol. Reporting to Babita Bahal, Channel 4’s Head of Creative Diversity, they will work with independent producers, regional hub leads and commissioning teams within Channel 4 to increase representation of talent from underrepresented backgrounds on and off screen. “Representing unheard voices is at the heart of our Future4 strategy as ...

Issa PR Launches The "Future of Luxury" Symposium Global Leaders & Innovators Unite For Future Forecasts on The Industry News provided by Share this article Share this article LONDON and NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury global strategy and marketing agency, Issa PR will launch The " Future of Luxury" symposium in London and New York City in March 2021. The new annual symposium will feature leaders from some of the world's top luxury brands and media companies to discuss today's evolving landscape and the future of the industry. Moderated by founder and CEO of Issa PR, Viet N'Gu...

Channel 4 taps Ally Castle as creative diversity, disability lead British pubcaster Channel 4 has appointed Ally Castle to the newly created role of creative diversity and disability lead. In the post, Castle (pictured) will be responsible for delivering the network’s disability-focused strategic ... January 8, 2021 British pubcaster Channel 4 has appointed Ally Castle to the newly created role of creative diversity and disability l...