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Black Firsts

Profiles of black achievers who broke down barriers for others.

Black Firsts Episodes

Series 1: Karlene Davis

Black Firsts - Series 1: Karlene Davis

A profile of Karlene Davis, who became the first black woman to head the Royal College of Midwives.

22-06-2023

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Series 1: Emmanuel Mcdonald Bailey

Black Firsts - Series 1: Emmanuel Mcdonald Bailey

A profile of Olympic sprinter Emmanuel McDonald Bailey, who set a British 100m mark that stood for over a quarter of a century.

22-06-2023

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Series 1: Andrew Ramroop

Black Firsts - Series 1: Andrew Ramroop

A profile of Savile Row tailor Andrew Ramroop.

20-06-2023

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Series 1: Gloria Cumper

Black Firsts - Series 1: Gloria Cumper

Born in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1920, Gloria Cumper became the first black female law graduate of Girton College, Cambridge, and was instrumental in setting up the University of t ...

20-06-2023

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Series 1: Edric Connor

Black Firsts - Series 1: Edric Connor

Edric Connor came to England in 1944 and took a job with the World Service. In 1958, he became the first black actor to appear with the Royal Shakespeare Company.

20-06-2023

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Series 1: Brenda Edwards

Black Firsts - Series 1: Brenda Edwards

A profile of Brenda Edwards, who won a place at the London School of Contemporary Dance at 17 and became artistic director of London Festival Ballet. She later returned to her c ...

19-06-2023

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Series 1: Carlton Duncan

Black Firsts - Series 1: Carlton Duncan

A profile of Carlton Duncan, Britain's first black secondary school headmaster.

19-06-2023

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Series 1: Learie Constantine

Black Firsts - Series 1: Learie Constantine

Clive Lloyd, former West Indies cricket captain, looks at the life of Learie Constantine, the Trinidad-born cricketer who fought against injustice and discrimination.

19-06-2023

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