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News, TV & Film, UK

Channel 4 kickstarts fresh push for greater on and off screen representation with Black Takeover Day

Whole day of Channel 4 output to showcase Black talent on and off screen Black Takeover day to launch major new unscripted and comedy series Mo Gilligan to front The Big Breakfast one-off special Hollyoaks one-hour special written, directed and performed by Black talent Tender open for late-night topical discussion show Key Channel 4 brands including Celebrity Gogglebox, Countdown and Channel 4 News to feature … Continue reading Channel 4 kickstarts fresh push for greater on and off screen representation with Black Takeover Day

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News, TV & Film, UK

Channel 4 commissions observational documentary The Black Full Monty

Channel 4 has ordered single documentary The Black Full Monty, looking at life on and off stage for a group of Black male strippers. The programme will air on Channel 4 next month. The programme goes behind the curtain with The Chocolate Men – A Black-owned business making waves as Britain’s first all-Black touring strip dancing group, filmed during their 2018 nationwide tour. With a … Continue reading Channel 4 commissions observational documentary The Black Full Monty

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News, UK

Four new Cabinet Office Non-Executive Board Members appointed

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster has appointed Lord Hogan-Howe, Baroness Finn, Henry de Zoete and Rt Hon Gisela Stuart as Non-Executive Board Members. The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, Michael Gove, has today appointed Lord Hogan-Howe, Baroness Finn, Henry de Zoete and the Rt Hon Gisela Stuart as Non-Executive Board Members for the Cabinet Office. Baroness … Continue reading Four new Cabinet Office Non-Executive Board Members appointed

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TV & Film

Matt Lucas announced as next Great British Bake Off co-host

Actor, writer and comedian Matt Lucas will be joining Noel Fielding and judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood in the Bake Off tent. Much like creating a successful bake, a successful presenting partnership is all about chemistry and Matt and Noel have it by the oven-load. Matt Lucas said : ‘I’m chuffed to bits to be joining the most delicious show on television. I can’t wait … Continue reading Matt Lucas announced as next Great British Bake Off co-host

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Health, News, UK

Coronavirus Outbreak: Man in his 80s becomes second death in UK

A man in his early 80s has become the second person to die of Coronavirus in the UK Milton Keynes Hospital told reporters that the man, who had underlying health conditions, tested positive for the virus on Thursday and died shortly afterwards. The hospital continued by saying that it has isolated any patients or staff that have or may have come into contact with him. … Continue reading Coronavirus Outbreak: Man in his 80s becomes second death in UK

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