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Vinette Robinson is an award-winning actress known for her roles in "Sherlock," "Black Mirror," and as Rosa Parks in "Doctor Who."
Born in Bradford to a Jamaican father and British mother, her career spans television and theatre. She received acclaim for her award-winning portrayal of sous chef Carly in the film "Boiling Point."
In her latest role, Robinson portrays Natalie, a controlling and toxic mother, in new Channel 4 series "The Gathering."
Set in Liverpool, the show delves into the complexities of teenage and family life, exploring deep-seated conflicts and relationships ...
We spoke to her about playing difficult to love characters and how to achieve that all important work/life balance ...
The Gathering airs on Channel 4 Tuesday 14th May @ 9pm.

Joseph Marcell, known for his iconic role as Geoffrey in "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," is currently touring he UK in the play "The School For Scandal."
He's also soon to be seen in the upcoming Channel 4/ Hulu series "Queenie" by Candice Carty-Williams.
We had the opportunity to chat with him about his role in the play and his involvement in the eagerly anticipated TV series ...

Nels Abbey, British-Nigerian writer and satirist, merges finance with culture in "The Hip Hop MBA."
Author of the best selling 'Think Like A White Man' which shares tips on now to navigate corporate spaces.
Nels talks to us about why he decided to shift the perspective of Hip Hop's leading figures including JayZ, Ice Cube, and Suge Knight from hustlers to respected business moguls, how So Solid's Megaman inspired him, why he refuses to play the game and being a girl dad!
The Hip Hop MBA: Lessons in Cut-Throat Capitalism from Rap’s Moguls is available in all good books stores now.

The brilliance of Micheal Ward was first captured in the Netflix series Top Boy and since he's gone on to shine on the big screen in projects Empire of Light and The Book of Clarence. In his latest project The Beautiful Game, Ward stars as Vinny a gifted striker, who joins England's homeless football team for the Homeless World Cup in Rome.
TBB's Sam caught up with Micheal about the impact working on The Beautiful Game had on him ...
The Beautiful Game is available on Netflix from Friday 29th March

Cynthia Erivo, is the multi-nominated, critically acclaimed Tony Award-winning actress known for her roles as Celie in "The Color Purple" on Broadway and as Harriet Tubman in "Harriet."
The South London born actress is now starring in and producing "Drift," a film that about Jacqueline, a homeless refugee, navigating the challenges of survival on a Greek island after a devastating loss. Jacqueline's encounter with an American tour guide named Callie adds a new dimension to her story, exploring themes of resilience, friendship, and the human spirit amidst adversity.
TBB's Nana Evans spoke to Cynthia about juggling the two roles of actor and producer and how she takes care of self ...
Drift is in UK cinemas March 29th

French-Senaglese filmmaker Ramata-Toulaye Sy's debut feature Banel & Adama is showing in UK cinemas now.
The film being Ramata's first writer-director project made a rare mark on the industry when it screened in competition at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. Picked up for UK distribution by We Are Parable Banel & Adama is a love story set against the backdrop of a Senegalese village, delving into themes around love's challenges and the harsh realities of climate change.
TBB's Nana Evans spoke to Ramata about how this visually stunning film came to life ...