Black Vote

The turbulent life and death of championship boxer Randolph Turpin.

Bringing the tastes of Montego Bay to a wintry West Bromwich.

A stark reminder from Handsworth of the intolerance and hatred that darkened the streets of 1960s Britain.

The Gay Black Group - reasserting culture and identity on two levels.

A rare interview with Dr Martin Luther King casts fresh light on black British broadcast history.

Tiger Bay in Cardiff's docks area: a successful, multi-cultural community, providing a variety of activities, but which is threatened by 'slum' clearance.

Hindu and Muslim creations in gold inject bright new styles into Birmingham's jewellery making industry.

19 April 1940 finds the King and Queen on a morale boosting visit to the glassworks of Chance Brothers in Smethwick - another vital cog in the wheel of British war production.

The dirt, grime and molten metal of the foundry has long reflected the strength of West Midlands industry; but for how much longer?

The Boulton Place flats in Smethwick are 14 years old but some residents who used to be proud to live there want them pulled down. What's gone wrong?

Blissful long summer days with children playing outside late into the evening. In Smethwick not everyone is enjoying the fun.

Strength, speed and agility on show at the Sikh Games held at Hadley Stadium in Smethwick with a special welcome for local weightlifting hero Gian Singh Cheema.

Daniel Kokotajlo talks to Nia Childs about Starve Acre, his folk horror about a couple digging deep into grief in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.

Sky Peals director Moin Hussain and lead actor Faraz Ayub talk to Tomisin Adepeju about their magic realist drama.

Documentary exploring the BFI National Archive’s role in rediscovering and remastering the early films of Michael Powell.

Bryony Dixon, curator of silent film at the BFI national archive, explores the origins of a series of comic travelogues, and Michael Powell's involvement in making them.

Discover why Dan George of Northumbria University believes everyone should experience Oldboy at least once.

Trixie Parkin-Christie of Northumbria University offers fresh insight into why Wings of Desire remains essential viewing.