Dreaming Whilst Black

Dreaming Whilst Black

Continuing First aired 24/Jul/2023 United Kingdom English 2 season(s) 12 episode(s)
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Kwabena is an aspiring filmmaker trapped in his recruitment job. When he is given the opportunity he's always dreamed of, is he brave enough to chase it?
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Season 2 · Series 2
6 episode(s) · Air date: 09/Oct/2025
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In Season two, Kwabena is finally on the brink of his first major directing opportunity when he’s offered the chance to helm a radical, "color-blind" historical drama. What initially feels like a dream come true quickly reveals itself to be far more complicated. As Kwabena peers behind the curtain of a so-called progressive industry, he's forced to confront uncomfortable truths about power, authorship, representation, and the compromises required to succeed.

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In Season two, Kwabena is finally on the brink of his first major directing opportunity when he’s offered the chance to helm a radical, "color-blind" historical drama. What initially feels like a dream come true quickly reveals itself to be far more complicated. As Kwabena peers behind the curtain of a so-called progressive industry, he's forced to confront uncomfortable truths about power, authorship, representation, and the compromises required to succeed.

S2E6
All Black Everything
Air date: 16/Oct/2025 · Runtime: 26 min
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When a chance to make Jamaica Road finally arrives, Kwabena must ask Simon for a favour – at a price. With his dream within reach, Kwabena has big choices to make.

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When a chance to make Jamaica Road finally arrives, Kwabena must ask Simon for a favour – at a price. With his dream within reach, Kwabena has big choices to make.

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S2E5
Black Swan
Air date: 16/Oct/2025 · Runtime: 26 min
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Network exec Pippa makes a surprise set visit on Sin and Subterfuge. If the day goes well, it could catapult his career, but if it goes badly, it's game over.

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Network exec Pippa makes a surprise set visit on Sin and Subterfuge. If the day goes well, it could catapult his career, but if it goes badly, it's game over.

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S2E3
Blackguard
Air date: 09/Oct/2025 · Runtime: 26 min
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On his first day on set, Kwabena works with his hero, legendary actor Rudolph Williams, but his resolve to support him is tested by the mounting demands of the production.

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On his first day on set, Kwabena works with his hero, legendary actor Rudolph Williams, but his resolve to support him is tested by the mounting demands of the production.

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Blackwash
Air date: 09/Oct/2025 · Runtime: 27 min
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Kwabena and producers champion colour-blind casting for Sin and Subterfuge, but tensions rise as he faces what it means to cast Black actors in a Regency-era of slavery and empire.

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Kwabena and producers champion colour-blind casting for Sin and Subterfuge, but tensions rise as he faces what it means to cast Black actors in a Regency-era of slavery and empire.

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S2E1
Black Sheep
Air date: 09/Oct/2025 · Runtime: 27 min
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Kwabena searches for his first directing job but only finds projects steeped in Black stereotypes. With time running out, will he take any offer or hold out for integrity?

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Kwabena searches for his first directing job but only finds projects steeped in Black stereotypes. With time running out, will he take any offer or hold out for integrity?

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Season 1 · Series 1
6 episode(s) · Air date: 24/Jul/2023
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S1E6
The Premiere
Air date: 07/Aug/2023 · Runtime: 22 min
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Kwabena and Amy have finally made their film. Kwabena is now focused on getting agents to come to the screening, with the hope of being signed.

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Kwabena and Amy have finally made their film. Kwabena is now focused on getting agents to come to the screening, with the hope of being signed.

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S1E5
The Pitch
Air date: 07/Aug/2023 · Runtime: 26 min
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After the birth of baby Mayowa, Kwabena moves back home with his mother, Grace. He feels like a teenager again with a list of chores – but he needs to earn his keep if he wants to live in her house.

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After the birth of baby Mayowa, Kwabena moves back home with his mother, Grace. He feels like a teenager again with a list of chores – but he needs to earn his keep if he wants to live in her house.

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S1E4
The Birth
Air date: 31/Jul/2023 · Runtime: 23 min
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Funmi’s due date is fast approaching, meaning Kwabena is desperately trying to find somewhere new to live - but given his financial situation and the housing crisis in London, it’s proving difficult.

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Funmi’s due date is fast approaching, meaning Kwabena is desperately trying to find somewhere new to live - but given his financial situation and the housing crisis in London, it’s proving difficult.

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S1E3
The Friends
Air date: 31/Jul/2023 · Runtime: 25 min
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At a diversity mixer, Kwabena and Amy meet Timothy Eastly, a prominent (and very white) industry exec, famed for producing successful films and TV shows...with black talent. Kwabena lays on the charm - enough to get Timothy to read his script and to consider him for a writing gig.

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At a diversity mixer, Kwabena and Amy meet Timothy Eastly, a prominent (and very white) industry exec, famed for producing successful films and TV shows...with black talent. Kwabena lays on the charm - enough to get Timothy to read his script and to consider him for a writing gig.

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S1E2
The Reality
Air date: 24/Jul/2023 · Runtime: 26 min
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In a bid to raise funds for his film, Jamaica Road, Kwabena struggles to balance moonlighting as a food delivery driver. His romance with Vanessa continues to grow stronger, despite their differing film tastes, but Kwabena can’t help but feel a little inadequate in comparison to his new girl.

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In a bid to raise funds for his film, Jamaica Road, Kwabena struggles to balance moonlighting as a food delivery driver. His romance with Vanessa continues to grow stronger, despite their differing film tastes, but Kwabena can’t help but feel a little inadequate in comparison to his new girl.

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S1E1
The Dream
Air date: 24/Jul/2023 · Runtime: 26 min
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Kwabena is an aspiring film-maker working a dead-end job in recruitment. When he bumps into Amy, an old friend from film school who has just returned from three years in Nigeria, she offers to pass his script, Jamaica Road, to the development team at the production company where she works. But life isn't as simple as all that, and Kwabena may have to make some sacrifices in order to pursue his dream.

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Kwabena is an aspiring film-maker working a dead-end job in recruitment. When he bumps into Amy, an old friend from film school who has just returned from three years in Nigeria, she offers to pass his script, Jamaica Road, to the development team at the production company where she works. But life isn't as simple as all that, and Kwabena may have to make some sacrifices in order to pursue his dream.

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Adjani Salmon
Adjani Salmon
Kwabena
Dani Moseley
Dani Moseley
Amy
Rachel Adedeji
Rachel Adedeji
Funmi
Babirye Bukilwa
Babirye Bukilwa
Vanessa
Demmy Ladipo
Demmy Ladipo
Maurice
Isy Suttie
Isy Suttie
Helen
Tom Stourton
Tom Stourton
Jamie
Will Hislop
Will Hislop
Lewis
Alexander Owen
Alexander Owen
Adam
Meghan Treadway
Meghan Treadway
Vicky
Toby Williams
Toby Williams
Tom
Tom Byrne
Tom Byrne
Nathan
Choy-Ling Man
Choy-Ling Man
Judge
Molly Jackson-Shaw
Molly Jackson-Shaw
Assistant
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Ali Hughes
Barman
Stephanie Fayerman
Stephanie Fayerman
Old Dear
Jo Martin
Jo Martin
Grace
Roger Griffiths
Roger Griffiths
Uncle Claude

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Garry Maddison
Digital Imaging Technician
Morgan Davy
Morgan Davy
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Jermain Julien
Jermain Julien
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Joelle Mae David
Director
Koby Adom
Koby Adom
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Sebastian Thiel
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Sophie Kenny
Second Assistant Director
Adjani Salmon
Adjani Salmon
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Bal Samra
Executive Producer
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Dhanny Joshi
Executive Producer
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Tanya Qureshi
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Thomas Stogdon
Executive Producer

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