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David Harewood Remembers... A Man from the Sun

Actor David Harewood shares his impressions of John Elliot’s game-changing 1956 BBC drama, which explored the challenges and racism encountered by Windrush immigrants from the West Indies, who had come to Britain after being promised work and a secure future. David discusses the impact A Man From the Sun still holds today, the performances of cast members Errol John, Cy Grant and Earl Cameron, and the context and attitudes of a decade that saw the BBC bring viewers issue-led dramas like this while at the same time creating series such as The Black and White Minstrels.

English
  • Originally Aired October 19, 2022
  • Runtime 12 minutes
  • Network BBC
  • Created April 17, 2025 by
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  • Modified April 17, 2025 by
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