Michael Abbensetts

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Black and White in Colour
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A two part documentary that details the contribution of black and Asian people to television history from the birth of television in 1936 to 1992. Interviewees include: Pearl Connor, Thomas Baptiste, Lenny Henry, Norman Beaton, Horace Ové, Carmen Munroe, and Stuart Hall.
Documentary
The Museum Attendant
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The Museum Attendant

Aug 02, 1973
Michael Abbensetts’ first play for TV is a powerful, funny and shocking exposé of the racism faced by a black museum attendant in his place of work.
Roadrunner
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Roadrunner

Jul 05, 1977
A young West Indian has to interrupt his rich international life to sort out some passport trouble at home. His lifestyle is very different from the simple one of his family in North London, leading to considerable tension.
Big George Is Dead
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Big George Is Dead

Oct 01, 1987
Returning to England from Trinidad and Tobago for one night only, a former trickster finds that old friends and communities have moved on.
Drama
Easy Money
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Easy Money

May 28, 1982
At a concert Marcia picked Terry out of the crowd. So he no longer feels alone. Until he learns about her secret life and dare not tell his friends.
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Jun 28, 1994

Labour councillor Judith Silver invites N.K. Edwards and Vijay Shah to stand for election to the local council. Who will win the seat? And will Tory councillor Edward Feathers have the last laugh?