The Bafta Awards feel a bit different this year, especially after #BaftaSoWhite around the time of the last one. In 2021 there's more representation, with Small Axe, I May Destroy You and the Defending Digga D documentary all being recognised.
In today's episode De-Graft and Roshan are in conversation with Small Axe director, Steve McQueen, Tiana Major9 (who features on the Small Axe soundtrack), and Dennis Bovell, the man behind Lovers Rock.
Hosts: De-Graft Mensah and Roshan Roberts
Producer: Seren Jones, Kameron Virk
Sound Designer: Seren Jones and Sam Bonham
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos
Track Listing:
00:00 Being the only Black person, ft. De-Graft, Roshan and Tiana Major9
02:42 BAFTA nominations
05:09 Representation in TV
05:45 Black stories that get commissioned
08:19 Introducing Steve McQueen and Dennis Bovell
15:54 In conversation with Tiana Major9
26:03 Peace out
Credit to Turbine Studios and Lamas Parks production, who produced the Small Axe mini series with BBC Studios.
