The BBC has been urged to rethink color-blind casting "tokenism" and "preachy" storylines about the UK's colonial history in scripted series, according to a major study commissioned by the broadcaster. Conducted by former BAFTA chair Anne Morrison and ex-Ofcom executive Chris Banatvala, the thematic review of "portrayal and representation" across BBC output found that "clunky" [...]
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BBC Told To Avoid "Clunky" Color-Blind Casting & "Preachy" Anti-Colonial Storylines In Drama Series
January 29, 2026
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