SHAKESPEARE

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

Transmission details

16 Aug 1998 at 19:50 (Channel: BBC2)

Duration

10 mins

Credits

Producer

Joanna Burge

Contributor

Edric Connor

Additional Details

Theatre company

Royal Shakespeare Company

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Royal Shakespeare Company; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Black actors

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

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