Total Seasons :1Total Episodes : 5
An anthology series of five stories looking at the lives of a group of friends and their families in London’s West Indian community from the late 1960s to the early 80s.
The true story of The Mangrove Nine, who clashed with London police in 1970. The trial that followed was the first judicial acknowledgment of behaviour motivated by racial hatred within the Metropolitan Police.
Air Date : 2020-11-15
A single evening at a house party in 1980s West London sets the scene, developing intertwined relationships against a background of violence, romance and music.
Air Date : 2020-11-22
Spotlights the true story of Leroy Logan, who at a young age saw his father assaulted by two policemen, motivating him to join the Metropolitan Police and change their racist attitudes from within.
Air Date : 2020-11-29
Alex Wheatle follows the true story of award-winning writer, Alex Wheatle, from a young boy through his early adult years. Having spent his childhood in a mostly white institutional care home with no love or family, he finally finds not only a sense of community for the first time in Brixton, but his identity and ability to grow his passion for music and DJing. When he is thrown in prison during the Brixton Uprising of 1981, he confronts his past and sees a path to healing.
Air Date : 2020-12-06
The coming of age story of 12-year-old Kingsley, who has a fascination for astronauts and rockets. When Kingsley is pulled to the headmaster's office for being disruptive in class, he discovers he's being sent to a school for those with "special needs." Distracted by working two jobs, his parents are unaware of the unofficial segregation policy at play, preventing many Black children from receiving the education they deserve, until a group of West Indian women take matters into their own hands.
Air Date : 2020-12-13
(Altheia Jones)
(Frank Crichlow)
(Darcus Howe)
(Barbara Beese)
(Ian MacDonald)
(PC Pulley)
(Eddie LeCointe Jnr)
(Rhodan Gordan)
(Rothwell Kentish)
(Godfrey Millett)
(Dolston Isaacs)
(Mr. Croft)
(Judge Clarke)
(CLR James)
(Selma James)
(Aunt Betty)
(Kendrick Manning)
(Mrs. Manning)
(Linton)
(PC Royce)
(PC Dixon)
(Mrs. Tetley)
(Granville)
(Mr. Hill)
(Court Officer 1)
(Chief Inspector)
(Magistrate)
(Mr. Stedman)
(Card player)
(Duty Officer)
(Dr. Chadee)
(Benson)
(Journalist (uncredited))
(James (uncredited))
(Journalist (uncredited))
(Family Member to Darcus Howe (uncredited))
(Mr. Abott (uncredited))
(Martha)
(Franklyn)
(Patty)
(Clifton)
(Cynthia)
(Reggie)
(Bammy)
(Parker B)
(Samson)
(Lizard)
(Skinner)
(Jabba)
(Grace)
(Eddie Marks)
(Milton)
(Alex Wheatle)
(Simeon)
(Dennis Isaacs)
(Valentine Golding (Valin))
(Cook)
(Alex Wheatle (8))
(Beverly)
(Cutlass Rankin)
(Rankin's Dread)
(Terry (11))
(Barber Dread)
(Kingsley Smith (Age 12))
(Agnes Smith)
(Stephanie Smith (Age 18))
(Esmond Smith)
(Lydia Thomas)
(Joseph)
(Hazel)
(Sajid)
(Nina)
(Leroy Logan)
(Badger)
(Sheila (Age 10))
(Bus Driver)
(Miss Gill)
(Mr. Baines)
(Mr. Harnley)
(Ken Logan)
(Floyd)
(Baz (Age 13))
(Headmaster Mr. Evans)
(Mrs. Logan)
(Jerry)
(Augustin)
(Mrs. Morrison)
(Mr. Kimble)
(Mr. Townsend)
(Mrs. Howard)
(Pupil)
(Samantha)
(School Teacher (uncredited))
(Gretl)
(Mrs. Isaacs)
(Hyacinth)
(Perry)
(Greg Huggan)
(Lincoln)
(Leee John)
(Gloria Isaacs)
(Jesse John)
(Prisoner (uncredited))
(TPC David)
(Young Leroy)
(Ed Harrigan)
(PC Asif Kamali)
(Leee (Age 14))
(Class Instructor)
(PC Milar)
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(Abraham Oyemi)
(Linda)
(Inspector Willis)
(Drill Instructor)
(PC May)
(Senior Officer)
(Philford)
(Desk Sergeant)
(PC Cooper)
(Interviewer)
(Chief Inspector)
(Record Shop Customer (uncredited))
(Court Witness (uncredited))
(Police Recruit (uncredited))
(PC Beck)
(Mrs. Bartholemew)