The latest news, updates and events in Birmingham
British actor, comedian and presenter Adil Ray was in Birmingham to officially open Performers College and Screen and Film School, where he is a patron. The two colleges share a brand new state-of-the-art building in the Digbeth area, which Birmingham City Council has recently given the green light for long term investment and regeneration.
As RuPaul’s Drag Race UK makes a return to screens tonight for a brand new series, one of Birmingham’s very own drag stars is a stand-out contender in this year’s show. With all of the drama, glamour, glitz and sashaying that usually accompanies the hit TV series, fans are in for a treat as they’re formally…
Fans of drag, look no further – the Boulet Brothers are here to spill some tea about the success of their show, with an all important update about Season 4… thank me later. Dracmorda and Swanthula Boulet are the captivating drag-duo behind The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula, a reality competition show which sees drag performers tick the…
It’s been three years, now, since mockumentary This Country began on BBC Three. It was so low-key, but I remember seeing an advert for it on Facebook, and it actually made me laugh. And I have a very dry sense of humour. The full-length episodes did not let me down – I will never forget…
Salman Mirza reports from the exclusive Birmingham premiere screening of new BBC drama Noughts + Crosses, written by Malorie Blackman, which will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from Thursday 5th March at 9pm. I Am Birmingham catches up with director show Koby Adom, executive producer Preethi Mavahalli, and actors Josh Dylan, Kiké…
For those of you who have been living under a rock, Charity Shop Sue is a new staple in British comedy, having swept Twitter and YouTube users by storm this past year. Set in Bulwell Shopping Centre, Nottingham, the series follows eponymous Sue Tuke – played by Selina Mosinski – and some local volunteers on…
It’s Election Day, the day where Britain goes to the polls to make its choice. These are turbulent, decade-defining times, and everyone should exercise their right to vote — including celebrities. Celebrities are people too, and like the rest of the country, the actors, musicians and rising talent of the UK have been mulling over who…
Nottingham born actor Vicky McClure was presented with the Best Female Actor award for her performance as DCI Kate Fleming in series 5 of Line Of Duty, at the RTS Midlands Awards 2019 on Friday. There were also huge celebrations for Coventry’s Guz Khan as he claimed two trophies for Best Male Actor for the BBC Three…
Some of the biggest names in TV were among the nominees and winners for the prestigious 2019 Programme Awards of the Royal Television Society (RTS) Midlands at the ICC in Birmingham last night. Nottingham born actor Vicky McClure was presented with the Best Female Actor award for her performance as DCI Kate Fleming in series 5…
MP Jess Phillips‘ light-hearted autobiography Everywoman is to be turned into TV drama by the people behind Years and Years and Black Mirror. The Manchester-based RED production company will “explore how an engaged woman can make a difference in today’s very complicated world” as it captures the life of the outspoken Member of Parliament for Birmingham Yardley.