Black Firsts

Synopsis
A series of short programmes transmitted as part of the BBC WINDRUSH season made to mark 50 years since the Windrush ship brought black immigrants to Britain. Black people who broke down barriers for others speak of their experiences. In this episode Edric Connor speaks of being the first black actor employed by the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1958.
Series
Windrush Season
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Royal Shakespeare Company; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Black actors

Credits

Producer
Joanna Burge
Contributor
Edric Connor

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

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