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Channel 4 News to be broadcast from Bristol as part of ‘Black to Front’ initiative
Channel 4 will be broadcast on the big screen in Millennium Square all day on Friday as part of an initiative aimed at showcasing Black talent and improving representation within the TV industry.
As part of Black to Front, Channel 4 News will be coming from Bristol Beacon in front of a live audience on Friday evening, presented by Ayshah Tull and Keme Nzerem, and with a panel discussion featuring Bristol mayor, Marvin Rees.
Black to Front will see programming featuring Black presenters, actors, writers and experts, contributors, and programme-makers.
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Channel 4 has a regional office in Finzels Reach – photo: Martin Booth
The Channel 4 website says that the purpose of the project is two-fold.
“Firstly, to challenge us all to see our content differently, and secondly, to leave a lasting legacy in terms of increased Black representation both on- and off-screen.
“We are doing this as part of our remit to represent and champion under-represented audiences and communities.
“Channel 4 is the first and only broadcaster that could make such a significant commitment to bringing new creative ideas, stories, people and points of view to the UK audience.
“It is important to us that viewers can identify with people that they see on-screen and that everyone in the UK feels represented and heard in our programmes.
“The programming will not only entertain viewers but also create a national conversation about Black portrayal and representation.”
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