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BBC Told To Avoid Color-Blind Casting
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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” depictions of race can cause more harm than good.
Watch on DeadlineThe review noted that color-blind casting was a matter of controversy for commentators and some viewers.
If there’s an Agatha Christie murder mystery over the Christmas period, they won’t expect to be taken into anti-colonial struggles, alongside the country-house murder.
It said that authenticity was critical to content resonating with audiences, with successful BBC series cited in the research including Michaela Coel’s I May Destroy You and Man Like Mobeen, created by Guz Khan.