black television in the uk
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1. Chewing Gum (2015–2017)
TV-MA | 23 min | Comedy
The life of Tracey and the mishaps of her neighbourhood, friends and family, and of course, her boyfriend.
Stars: Michaela Coel, Danielle Walters, Robert Lonsdale, Shola Adewusi
Votes: 10,603
2. Famalam (2018– )
20 min | Comedy
A zany, new comedy sketch show featuring an array of oddball characters and off-the-wall situations ranging from a misunderstood superhero to Croydon's leading witch-doctor.
Stars: Gbemisola Ikumelo, Samson Kayo, John Macmillan, Akemnji Ndifornyen
Votes: 432
3. Top Boy (2011–2023)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Two London drug dealers ply their lucrative trade at a public housing estate in East London.
Stars: Ashley Walters, Kano, Jasmine Jobson, Little Simz
Votes: 39,815
4. The Big Narstie Show (2018–2022)
65 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Rapper Big Narstie and comedian Mo Gilligan are joined by celebrity guests for a late night chat show mixing comedy segments and live music filmed in front of a studio audience.
Stars: Big Narstie, Mo Gilligan, Chris Wilson, Hakan Hassan
Votes: 224
5. The Lenny Henry Show (1987–1988)
30 min | Comedy
Sitcom version of The Lenny Henry Show (1984), featuring the misadventures of pirate radio DJ Delbert Wilkins.
Stars: Lenny Henry, Vas Blackwood, Michael Mears, Gina McKee
Votes: 118
6. The Lenny Henry Show (2004–2005)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Lenny Henry, Sheridan Smith, Daisy Haggard, Alison Steadman
Votes: 67
7. Little Miss Jocelyn (2006–2008)
TV-14 | 28 min | Comedy
Stars: Jocelyn Jee Esien, Lorraine Benloss, Paul Venables, Seun Shote
Votes: 437
8. Blouse and Skirt (2000)
Comedy
Late Night topical panel show featuring top comedians on the UK Black comedy circuit.
Stars: Robbie Gee, Gina Yashere, Eddie Nestor, Curtis Walker
Votes: 9
9. The Real McCoy (1991–1996)
30 min | Comedy
1990s UK Black and Asian comedy-sketch show.
Stars: Robbie Gee, Leo Chester, Llewella Gideon, Meera Syal
Votes: 178
10. 3 Non-Blondes (2003)
30 min | Comedy
Gary Reich, the man who started the hidden-camera careers of Sacha Baron Cohen (Da Ali G Show) and Dom Joly (Trigger Happy TV), has found three women to take to the streets and carry the ... See full summary »
Stars: Ninia Benjamin, Tameka Empson, Jocelyn Jee Esien, Evelyn Duate
Votes: 156
11. Don't Hate the Playaz (2018– )
60 min | Comedy, Game-Show
High-energy, hip-hop based comedy panel show presented by Jordan Stephens featuring two teams made up of comedians, musicians and celebrity hip-hop lovers battling it out for the ultimate prize - bragging rights.
Stars: Jordan Stephens, Maya Jama, Lady Leshurr, Shortee Blitz
Votes: 100
12. The Rap Game UK (2019– )
Reality-TV
Aspiring British MCs spend 30 days in a recording studio, competing to prove which one of them is the next rap superstar.
Stars: Target, Krept, Konan, Zones
Votes: 103
13. Noughts + Crosses (2020– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
Drama set in a dangerous, alternate world where racism divides society.
Stars: Masali Baduza, Jack Rowan, Helen Baxendale, Paterson Joseph
Votes: 2,775
14. The Richard Blackwood Show (1999– )
30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Richard Blackwood, Superfly, Mel B, Don King
Votes: 12
15. Lenny Henry in Pieces (2000– )
30 min | Comedy
Lenny Henry in Pieces was a British stand-up and sketch show by comedians Lenny Henry and Gina Yashere. It aired on BBC One between 2000 and 2003.
Stars: Hugh Ross, Alison Steadman, Aaron Shosanya, Gresby Nash
Votes: 88
16. The Crouches (2003–2005)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
This series takes an intimate yet humorous take on the trials and tribulations of a family living in Walworth, south-east London. Childhood sweethearts Roly Crouch and Natalie have been ... See full summary »
Stars: Mona Hammond, Ony Uhiara, Don Warrington, Robbie Gee
Votes: 41
17. Bromwell High (2005– )
TV-MA | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
The adventures of three students and their inept teachers at a London high school.
Stars: Nina Conti, Graeme Garden, Simon Greenall, Doon Mackichan
Votes: 430
18. Black Is the New Black (2016)
120 min | Documentary, Biography
Famous Black British people in politics, arts, science and sports talk about being influencers and the challenges of achieving in their field.
Stars: Thandiwe Newton, Lenny Henry, Noel Clarke, Naomi Campbell
Votes: 44
19. Batty Man (2007 TV Movie)
48 min | Documentary
Director: Paul Blake | Star: Stephen K. Amos
Votes: 14
21.
BBC Comedy Feeds (2012–2016)
Episode:
Ackee and Saltfish
(2016)
Comedy
Directors: Cecile Emeke, Chloe Thomas | Stars: Kola Bokinni, Babirye Bukilwa, Akemnji Ndifornyen, Michelle Tiwo
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