The BBC has apologised over the use of the N-word in a news report about a racist attack after the intervention of Tony Hall, the corporations Director General. The background to the story can be found here. In my [Nick]
Watch BBC’s Creative Diversity Festival online
BBC held their inaugral CDX festival at the end of July which was headlined by Cynthia Erivo and Michaela Coel. It is available to screen here
Black British Commissioners Roundtable
Broadcast magazine gathered together 4 black TV executives to discuss what it’s like to be a commissioner in the British TV industry. Watch the discussion below. Sarah Asante – commissioning editor, BBC comedy Lara Akeju – commissioning Editor, ITV daytime entertainment Adrian
Black presenter quits after BBC defends use of N-word
Radio 1xtra presenter Sideman quit after the BBC’s recent defending of the decision to broadcast the N word in a report about the victim of a racist attack as we reported here. He said in a post on Instagram (see below) that
British broadcasters to debate diversity
Top executives from UK broadcasters will join a panel to discuss which diversity and inclusion initiatives have worked to date, whether initiative-itis is the problem not the solution, what must be done differently to effect the change we want to
CDX Now Available to Screen
As previously reported, BBC launched the groundbreaking Culture Diversity Experience (CDX) at the end of July. All of the sessions are now available to screen with no geoblocking here. There are sessions featuring talent such as Cynthia Erivo and Michalela
BBC under fire for broadcasting N-word in report
Whilst reporting on a racially aggravated hit-and-run attack, a bbc reporter quoted the words that were shouted at the victim, which included the N-word. The victims family apparently supported the broadcast and the BBC has refused to apologise. It’s important
WatchList: Sitting in Limbo
Sitting in Limbo, BBC A shocking drama inspired by the Windrush scandal. After 50 years in the UK, Anthony Bryan is wrongfully detained by the Home Office and threatened with deportation. This was written by Stephen S. Thompson who ably
BBC to spend £100m on diverse production and talent
Not to be outdone by Sky’s recent announcement of a £30m fund the BBC announce what they claim to be the biggest financial investment to on-air inclusion in the industry. They vow to prioritise £100m of their existing commissioning budget
BBC New Creative Diversity Initiatives
As we posted on our socials yesterday, the BBC launched their new creative diversity initiatives on LinkedIn. You can watch the session here or read a report of their announcements here