Dreaming Whilst Black. Kwabena (Adjani Salmon). Credit: BBC, Big Deal Films
Dreaming Whilst Black

Dreaming Whilst Black

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Three
  • 2021 - 2023
  • 7 episodes (1 series)

Comedy adapted from the original YouTube series of the same name. Stars Adjani Salmon, Dani Moseley, babirye bukilwa, Rachel Adedeji, Demmy Ladipo and more.

  • Due to return for Series 2

All cast & crew

Cast
Person Role Episode count
Adjani Salmon Kwabena
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  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Dream
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Reality
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Friends
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Birth
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 7
Rachel Adedeji Funmi
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  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Dream
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Reality
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Friends
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Birth
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 7
babirye bukilwa Vanessa
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  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Dream
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Reality
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Friends
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Birth
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 7
Demmy Ladipo Maurice
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  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Dream
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Reality
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Friends
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Birth
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 7
Dani Moseley Amy
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  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Dream
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Reality
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Friends
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Birth
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 7
Akemnji Ndifornyen William
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Reality
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Friends
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 4
Roger Griffiths Uncle Claude
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Reality
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Birth
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 4
Martina Laird Aunt Polly
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Reality
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Birth
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 4
Kemi Lofinmakin (as Kemi Adekoya Lofinmakin) Aunty Lola
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Reality
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Birth
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 3
Jo Martin Grace
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  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Birth
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  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 4
Daniel Ogbeide-John Dorvin
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Reality
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  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
 3
Muna Otaru Stephanie
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  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Birth
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  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 4
Alexander Owen Adam
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  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Dream
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Birth
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 4
Will Hislop Lewis
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  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Dream
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Reality
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 4
Lydia Rose Bewley Suzy
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Reality
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Friends
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
 3
Peter Serafinowicz Howard
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Reality
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Friends
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
 3
Isy Suttie Helen
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Friends
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 3
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Trevor A. Toussaint Freddie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Reality
 1
Ray Adedeji Ola
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Reality
 1
Remi Adenaike Christening Guest
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 1
Juliet Agnes Lauren
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Friends
 1
JJ Alfred Baby Mayowa
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Birth
 1
Theodora Anagor Christening Guest
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 1
Eshe Asante Dani
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Friends
 1
Sarah-Anne Balogun Christening Guest
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 1
Tom Byrne Nathan
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  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Dream
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
 3
Austin Caley Taylor Evans
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 2
Lieve Carchon Old Lady
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Birth
 1
Lamiah Copeland Baby Mayowa
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 1
Yvonne Cumberbatch Christening Guest
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 1
Adrian Daniel Blake Irv
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Reality
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
 2
Brenton Douglas Baby Mayowa
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Birth
 1
James Earl Adair Documentary Narrator
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
 1
Tomi Egbowon-Ogunjobi Funmi's Mum
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Birth
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 2
Martin Fajinmi Christening Guest
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 1
Stephanie Fayerman Old Dear
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  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Dream
 2
Sam Fletcher Waiter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Friends
 1
Levi Francis Porter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Birth
 1
Steve Furst Pastor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 1
Ali Hughes Barman
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  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Dream
 2
Graeme Hughes Company Director
Jessica Hynes (as Jessica Hines) Drew
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Friends
 1
Jessica Hynes Drew
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 1
Daniel Iyeluwa Christening Guest
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 1
Daniel Iyeoluwa Lola's Screening Guest
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Reality
 1
Molly Jackson-Shaw Assistant
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  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Dream
 2
Marley Kerr-Armstrong Baby Mayowa
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
 1
Winnie Kerr-Armstrong Baby Mayowa
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
 1
Riz Khan Ben (Diversity Guy)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
 1
Phillip Langhorne (as Phill Langhorne) Danny (Exec)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Reality
 1
Funmi Lawa Lola's Screening Guest
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Reality
 1
Funmi Lawal Christening Guest
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 1
Ashley Leacock Dorvin's Friend
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
 1
Choy-Ling Man Judge
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  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Dream
 2
Velda Mesmain Lady Dining
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
 1
Zayaan Mitchell Baby Mayowa
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 1
Natahniel Oguns Justin
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Friends
 1
Mark Oliver Hospital Security
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Birth
 1
Romina Puma Disabled Mentee
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
 1
Monica Purcell Lady Dining
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
 1
Kate Russell Smith Midwife
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Birth
 1
Ovie Soko Amar
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 1
Tom Stourton Jamie
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  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Dream
 2
David Sylvester Dorvin's Friend
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
 1
Meghan Treadway Vicky
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  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Dream
 2
Peace Warikwah Christening Guest
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 1
Toby Williams Tom
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  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Dream
 2
Angus Wright Timothy
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Friends
 1
Jason York Koby
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Friends
 1
Berth Chalmers Animation Teacher & White Kid (Voice)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
 1
D-Double E Baby Mayowa (Voice)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 1
Frieda Thiel Animation Black Kid & Asian Kid (Voice)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Ali Hughes Writer
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  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Dream
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Reality
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Friends
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Birth
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 7
Adjani Salmon Writer
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  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Dream
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Reality
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Friends
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Birth
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 7
Ola Labib Writer (Additional Material)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Reality
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Friends
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Birth
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 5
Akemnji Ndifornyen Writer (Additional Material)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Reality
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Friends
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Birth
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 5
Alexander Owen Writer (Additional Material)
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  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Birth
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 5
Leon Mayne Script Editor
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  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Birth
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 5
Stephanie Yamson Story Consultant
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Reality
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Friends
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Birth
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 5
Yemi Oyefuwa Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Friends
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
 2
Michael Odewale Writer (Additional Material)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
 1
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Koby Adom Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Reality
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Friends
 2
Dean Charles Second Unit Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Friends
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Birth
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 4
Jermain Julien Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 1
Joelle Mae David Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Birth
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
 2
Sebastian Thiel Director
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  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Dream
 2
Nicola Gregory Producer
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  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Friends
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Birth
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 5
Dhanny Joshi Executive Producer
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  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Reality
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Friends
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Birth
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 7
Tanya Qureshi Executive Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Friends
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Birth
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
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Adjani Salmon Executive Producer
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  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Dream
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Reality
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Friends
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Birth
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
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Thomas Stogdon Executive Producer
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  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Reality
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Friends
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Birth
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Pitch
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
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Lara Dorée Line Producer
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Ramit Anchal Post Producer
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  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Birth
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  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Premiere
 6
Gina Lyons Producer
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 2
Nicola Gregory Line Producer
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 2
Sakky Barnor Editor
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Ashley White (as Ash White) Editor
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Emma-Marie Cramb Editor
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Gez Morris Editor
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Angel Parmar Production Designer
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Heather Basten Casting Director
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Jodie-Simone Howe Costume Designer
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 6
Nathalie Pitters Director of Photography
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Cynthia De La Rosa Make-up Designer
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 7
Adem Ilhan Composer
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Gideon Cudjoe Graphics
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Katie Forrest Graphics
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Porl Matthews Graphics
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Mark Lord Costume Designer
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Jon Muschamp Director of Photography
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Malinda Kaur 1st Assistant Director
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Steven Eniraiyetan 1st Assistant Director
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Laura de Sousa Seixas (as Laura Seixas) Creator
Max Evans (as Maximillian Evans) Creator
Natasha Jatania Creator
Adjani Salmon Creator
Shane Allen Commissioner
Fiona Campbell Commissioner
Sarah Asante Commissioning Editor
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Tanya Qureshi Commissioning Editor
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  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Reality
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