What is Black History Month and why is it important? A list of ways to support the achievements, cultures and contributions of black people in the UK

Creative Diversity Network, surveyed 30,000 people and found that just 1.6 per cent of respondents who were UK TV writers were Black, while 2.4 per cent of production executives and 4.4 of series producers identify as BAME.Commenting on the resulting data, Creative Diversity Network’s executive director Deborah Williams said: “In spite of advances, it’s clear from the data that the UK TV industry has a long way to go before it is genuinely representative of its viewers, and particularly in the

Tom Grater International Film ReporterAn inquiry into the death of Mark Milsome, the UK cameraman who was killed while filming on the set of BBC and Netflix series Black Earth Rising in Ghana in November 2017, is underway.The final inquest had been due to take place in June at the West London Coroner’s Court but was delayed due to pandemic reasons.

Fern Britton could not resist swooning over Ben Shephard when she joined him this week to film a new episode of Tipping Point. READ: Fern Britton makes rare comment about her daughtersTaking to her Twitter page to share a backstage mirror selfie, the former This Morning presenter gushed over the Good Morning Britain host - and fans couldn't blame her!"Sitting in it Winnebago (socially distanced) waiting to record an ep of @TippingPointITV.

James Blake has revealed the full tracklist for his new EP ‘Before’, plus artwork, and details of a live-streamed DJ set featuring material from the release.The EP was first teased yesterday on Blake’s Instagram story, where two phone numbers were featured, one for the UK and another for the US.When called, an automated voice directs the caller to beforeep.com, which shows a timer counting down to Wednesday, October 14.Now, Blake has revealed the four tracks from the EP, and confirmed its

Sandra Bullock stops by the hair and makeup trailer while arriving on set of her new movie on Thursday morning (October 8) in Vancouver, Canada.

James Blake has hinted at the release of a new project later this week, titled ‘Before’.Blake teased ‘Before’ in an Instagram story, which also promotes a UK and US phone number. When called, an automated voice directs the caller to beforeep.com, which shows a timer counting down to Wednesday October 14.Posters have also been sighted promoting the new music.

Last week marked the start of Black History Month, where from 1 October - 31 October, an annual observance recognised in, amongst other places, the UK and the US. 

Sandra Bullock is putting in the heavy lifting.

Black Pound Day, celebrated on the first Saturday of every month, supports black-owned businesses across the UK, with the first being held back in June.

Lavinya Stennett, 23, is the CEO of The Black Curriculum, a social enterprise based in London which aims to get black British history taught in schools over the country and is supported by stars including JLS, Denise Lewis, Bonnie Wright and Gemma Cairney. Black History Month runs throughout October. Black History Month starts on October 1 and I think it's great as it's important to educate and raise awareness about different parts of black history.

Her 2017 encounter with Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling, which isn’t so much an interview as a piece of art, has been viewed more than 11m times on YouTube and saw all three of them in hysterics. A video of Hammond doing the weather on a floating map of the UK, an activity that saw her accidentally push a male model into the Royal Albert Dock in Liverpool, was an instant viral hit.

Andreas Wiseman International EditorLondon’s Twickenham Studios has appointed Warner Bros De Lane Lea Director Cara Sheppard as MD.Sheppard will be tasked with guiding all aspects of production, post-production and emerging technology and developing the studio’s ties with UK, Hollywood and international clients.Sheppard spent four years at post house De Lane Lea, where she oversaw a fully serviced production Digital Dailies offering and new facility and the studio’s dark fibre capability.

Samuel L. Jackson is hosting a new six-episode series that delves back into what is arguably the most shameful period in American history.

Remember “Black Narcissus,” the 1947 British psychological drama film written, produced, and directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, and starring Deborah Kerr? Well, you may have forgotten, but FX announced a year ago that they were making a three-episode limited series based on the same material from writer Amanda Coe (“Shameless,” “The Trial of Christine Keeler”) and directed by Danish cinematographer turned director Charlotte Bruus Christensen (known for shooting “The Hunt,” “Far