Black Lives

Interesting doc following the Black Theatre of Brixton, which produced more black plays in two years than the whole of English theatre had in the previous twenty-five.

The beginning of a Mancunian tradition - could this be the first Moss Side Carnival?

In Gloucester in January 1964, Astley Lloyd Blair makes history by becoming the first black special constable in Britain.

Black police officers? What a ridiculous idea! Attitudes from England's colonial past linger on in the Midlands of the 1960s.

In an age when using the term ‘coloured’ was deemed acceptable, Anglia TV ask Councillors in Mildenhall why it is considered a problem to house migrants in the overspill town.

West London echoes to the sound of reggae and steel pans in this kaleidoscopic record of the 1980 Notting Hill Carnival.

Young working class Londoners fight racism with the power of rock and reggae in this anarchic documentary.

Sandwiched between two typical native spectacles, the flower show and performing animals, the Leeds Carnival brings forth all the rhythms and exuberance of the Caribbean.

Dressing to please as the happy couple switch wedding dress for national dress.

Tough times on the tracks - the railway workers who kept the trains moving through the big freeze.

An extraordinary and unexpected snapshot of rural life in wartime in which a young black girl is crowned Queen of the May.

If your interests happen to include rainwear, concrete in Africa, science in Sevenoaks, and gbedu drum music, then this is your lucky day...

A Ghanaian fashion student and a Nigerian squash player are among the African community making a life in 70s Britain in this edition of the magazine show.

Despite having to work in an office for a living, Wolverhampton's Tessa Sanderson is tipped to be the greatest javelin thrower ever.

Stephen Dwoskin brings together members of the Ballet Negres dance company, founded in London in 1946.

New houses for a new future? A self build housing project for Afro Caribbeans is introduced in Birmingham.

Ghanaian led Afro-Caribbean band spread infectious rhythms of world music at Plymouth’s Frankfort Gate.

Haunting colour travelogue taking in Ulster, Lewis, Lincoln and Cardiff's Tiger Bay.

A centre for the "undertones and outcasts". Breaking down cultural and generational barriers at Wolverhampton's first Rastafari centre.

Children from inner city Brixton in London having fun at Wembury Beach.

Jonathan Dimbleby investigates racial tension on Liverpool's housing estates for This Week.

World in Action interviews the residents of Haycroft Road, Brixton as a controversial by-election stokes concerns about race and immigration.

Followers of the Rastafari way of life bring tales of Haile Selassie, Jah and Zion to the streets of inner-city Birmingham.

A boxing legend and 'People's Champion', Muhammad Ali makes an extraordinary visit to Tyneside in the 1970s.

"There's been no active encouragement for black people to participate within the political structure of this country". A bleak picture of the lack of equality in Britain.

"Why Tory?" Bernard Braden asks aspiring politician Cuthbert Gardner, who's standing for election to Merton Council

Abyssinian state ministers visit London during Prince Regent Haile Selassie's diplomatic tour of Europe.

A remarkable event the great American civil rights leader, Martin Luther King makes a powerful speech on a unique visit to Newcastle University.

Nottingham welcomes Britain's first black magistrate.

He jokes that he's joined the 'chain gang' but there is more than ceremonial robes for Tony Robinson as Nottingham's first black Sheriff.

Birmingham's lost black generation: undermined by the racism that's stifling the dynamism of a young workforce.

Miss Christie, aged 64, shares her home with eleven foster children, a donkey, three dogs and twelve cats. Anglia TV reports.

Nigerian children find a home with the Arnetts in Fremington

From Africa to Bayswater: international students receive a charitable welcome in 1950s London.

Cinemagazine London Line looks at the support available in London for African students and their families.

Peterborough's Playbus offers a fun and welcoming space for ethnic minority families to improve their English language skills.

Interview with International and Somerset cricketers Ian Botham and Viv Richards

With workshops and performances, Aklowa village in Essex promotes a greater awareness of the richness of African culture.

Welcome to the Multicultural Fortnight in Cambridge where children learn to banish cultural stereotypes learned from TV.

An African sculpture exhibition in a Weymouth school

Essex primary schoolchildren share an unforgettable afternoon, living the life of an African villager.

Lloyd Reckord stars as a gifted student confronting the race and class divide in 1960s Brixton.

With great enthusiasm, the schoolchildren of Stewards Comp in Harlow are inspired to drum, dance, and sing traditional African music.

Basil, an East African performer educates school children in traditional dance

Monologue about a "nice" West Indian and his descent into postcolonial cynicism, performed by the legendary Norman Beaton.

Captivating exploration of a young interracial friendship, set against Lancashire’s industrial landscape.

A West Indian man working in Britain faces prejudice, suspicion and jealousy in this shocking early TV play.

Tired of being hassled by the police and with no job opportunities, a group of teenage East End lads plan to rob a bank.

Black music and culture in the community

Handsomely presented drama about a man caught between his privileged Western education and traditional African roots.

A powerfully bittersweet image of the loneliness and sacrifice in migration stories, centred on a Nigerian-British family

A bird’s eye view of the tower blocks and new roads of 1970s Leeds contrasts nicely with the colourful and exuberant Caribbean Carnival, headed by an intriguingly titled banner.

Vibrant documentary that captures Trinidad's famous street carnival in 1960.

A rap on rain and rates with Britain’s first black British broadcaster and the travelling showpeople at the Hoppings funfair in Newcastle.

New law targets discrimination in housing and employment in this eye-opening public information film.

Special edition of the current affairs series Today about the planning of the Notting Hill Carnival and clashes with police.

Music, dancing and community characterise this short film from Notting Hill Carnival, 1976.