Mo Gilligan to present Channel 4 documentary about black British comedians for Black History Month
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mo Gilligan is to host a Channel 4 documentary about pioneering black British comedians for Black History Month. “If you were to ask the average British person on the street to name five well-known black British comedians, they would struggle to give you an answer,” the show’s description reads. He’ll look back at the history of the black comedy circuit, asking why this scene has remained hidden in plain sight.” Gilligan, who last month won a Bafta for his role as host of the Channel 4 talk show The Lateish Show, will also serve as an executive producer on the documentary. open image in gallery Gilligan won the award for Entertainment Performance at the 2020 TV Baftas Black, British and Funny is one of five TV shows to be commissioned by Channel 4 for Black History Month.
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