Racism at BBC led to me having a breakdown Letter
about 5 years in The guardian
Lakviar Singh, responding to David Olusoga’s MacTaggart lecture, says systemic racism at the broadcaster ruined his life
David Olusoga is right about not only a lost generation, but lost generations of black, Asian and minority ethnic people (David Olusoga: racism in British TV has led to ‘lost generation’ of black talent, 24 August). The only surprising thing about his MacTaggart lecture is the headlines it has attracted.
I joined the BBC in 1986 on its graduate training scheme, alongside a certain Nick Robinson. I remember the day I told my family that I was going to work for the BBC – it was like all our Christmases had come at once. I had relatives from India, people I’d never set eyes on, sending congratulations, marriage proposals, and my parents handing out traditional sweets to family friends and strangers. To have a son working at the BBC – wow. Continue reading...
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