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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

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Series 1, Episode 4 - The Birth

Dreaming Whilst Black. Image shows left to right: Funmi (Rachel Adedeji), Maurice (Demmy Ladipo). Credit: BBC, Big Deal Films
Funmi goes into labour but the birth takes an unexpected turn. Meanwhile Vanessa has some big news for Kwabs...

Further details

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.

When Funmi goes into labour, a nervous Maurice is more on edge than ever. At the hospital, Funmi expresses that something doesn't feel right, but the doctors refuse to take her seriously. Maurice's worst fears are realised when a doctor informs him that Funmi has been forced to have an emergency C-section. The baby is well, but Funmi's life hangs in the balance.

At home, Kwabena's aunt, Stephanie, is worried about her son, Dorvin - a cheeky, aspiring rapper who has fallen in with the wrong crowd. Stephanie asks Kwabena to pass on Dorvin's CV to his old recruitment colleagues, in the hope of keeping him out of trouble. Kwabena promises to help.

With everything going on, Kwabena is forced to reconsider his priorities and realises just how important Vanessa is to him. He confesses his true feelings to her but is it too late?

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 31st July 2023
Time
10:30pm
Channel
BBC Three
Length
30 minutes

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Cast & crew

Cast
Adjani Salmon Kwabena
Dani Moseley Amy
babirye bukilwa Vanessa
Rachel Adedeji Funmi
Demmy Ladipo Maurice
Jo Martin Grace
Roger Griffiths Uncle Claude
Martina Laird Aunt Polly
Kemi Lofinmakin (as Kemi Adekoya Lofinmakin) Aunty Lola
Daniel Ogbeide-John Dorvin
Muna Otaru Stephanie
Alexander Owen Adam
Guest cast
Lieve Carchon Old Lady
Levi Francis Porter
Kate Russell Smith Midwife
Mark Oliver Hospital Security
Tomi Egbowon-Ogunjobi Funmi's Mum
JJ Alfred Baby Mayowa
Brenton Douglas Baby Mayowa
Writing team
Adjani Salmon Writer
Ali Hughes Writer
Akemnji Ndifornyen Writer (Additional Material)
Ola Labib Writer (Additional Material)
Alexander Owen Writer (Additional Material)
Leon Mayne Script Editor
Stephanie Yamson Story Consultant
Production team
Dean Charles Second Unit Director
Joelle Mae David Director
Nicola Gregory Producer
Adjani Salmon Executive Producer
Thomas Stogdon Executive Producer
Dhanny Joshi Executive Producer
Tanya Qureshi Executive Producer
Lara Dorée Line Producer
Ramit Anchal Post Producer
Ashley White (as Ash White) Editor
Sakky Barnor Editor
Angel Parmar Production Designer
Heather Basten Casting Director
Jodie-Simone Howe Costume Designer
Nathalie Pitters Director of Photography
Cynthia De La Rosa Make-up Designer
Adem Ilhan Composer
Katie Forrest Graphics
Porl Matthews Graphics
Gideon Cudjoe Graphics
Malinda Kaur 1st Assistant Director

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