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Gangs of London
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Gangs of London (2020)

8
TV_MA

Gangs of London is a thrilling TV show that takes place in the dark and dangerous criminal underworld of London. The story revolves around a power struggle between different gangs and crime families as they fight for control over the city. With intense violence, gripping action sequences, and a complex web of relationships, Gangs of London keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.

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Meet The Adebanjos
Tv Show

Meet The Adebanjos (2012)

6.3

In South London, tradition clashes with culture as a Nigerian father tries to instill his old-fashioned African values into his modern British family.

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Love Thy Neighbour
Tv Show

Love Thy Neighbour (1976)

7

Love Thy Neighbour is a sitcom that takes place in 1970s London, focusing on the next-door-neighbor relationship between a white factory worker and a black immigrant. The show explores the racial issues and discrimination faced by the characters, while also highlighting friendship and tolerance.

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Cucumber
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Cucumber (2015)

7.8
TV_MA

Cucumber is a TV mini-series that follows the life of Henry, a middle-aged man living in Manchester, England. The show delves into Henry's experiences and relationships within the LGBTQ+ community, including his fear of commitment, his exploration of his own sexuality, and his dysfunctional relationships with family and friends. With elements of comedy and drama, Cucumber provides a thought-provoking and raw portrayal of self-discovery and the complexities of human relationships.

Hard Truths
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Hard Truths(2024)

7.2
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97Minutes

Pansy is a woman so full of rage that every interaction she has devolves into lashing out, whether at her utterly cowed husband and son, or random strangers who have the temerity to address her. In contrast, her younger sister Chantelle lives with her two vivacious daughters and plies a successful trade as a hairdresser, putting clients at their ease all day long. Yet beneath Pansy’s abrasive exterior are hints of a more fragile psyche, one motivated by fear and damaged by repressed pain.

Mixed Blessings
Tv Show

Mixed Blessings (1980)

6.2

Mixed Blessings is a British sitcom produced by LWT for broadcast on the ITV network between 1978 and 1980, It was created by comedy-writer Sid Green and starred Christopher Blake and Muriel Odunton.

Small Axe
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Small Axe (2020)

7.8
TV_MA

Small Axe is an anthology series that delves into the lives of black people in London, particularly during the 1960s-1980s. Each episode features a different story and characters, highlighting the challenges and experiences of the West Indian community in the city.

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Safe House
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Safe House (2017)

6.4
TV_MA

A former cop and his interracial family run a safe house in the Lake District of England. Their peaceful life is disrupted when they become entangled in a dangerous web of crime, putting their family's safety at risk. As they navigate the dangers of their new life, they must confront their haunted pasts and overcome their own personal demons.

The Fosters
Tv Show

The Fosters (1977)

7

The first sitcom written both for and starring black actors, The Fosters showcased the early work of Lenny Henry (riding high on a recent win in talent series New Faces) as the budding artist son of easy going family man Samuel Foster (Norman Beaton, who would go on to gain fame in ‘90s comedy Desmond’s). The series follows the day-to-day trials of Samuel and his lively wife Pearl (both immigrants from Guyana) and their three children on a South London housing estate. It was created and developed by Jon Watkins, who adapted the American sitcom, Good Times, developed by Norman Lear, and created by Eric Monte and Mike Evans. It was the first British sitcom to have an entirely black cast. It was the predecessor to many future British television programmes that featured a predominantly black cast:.

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Discover a curated selection of movies and TV shows that showcase the rich and diverse stories of the 'Black British' experience. From thought-provoking dramas to captivating documentaries, explore the talent, culture, and history of the Black community in the United Kingdom.

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