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Uprising

Uprising chronicles three significant events that occurred in 1981: the New Cross Fire, which claimed the lives of 13 young black individuals; the Black People's Day of Action; and the Brixton Riots.

A recounting of three real-life interconnected events in the UK in 1981: The New Cross Fire that claimed lives of 13 young black individuals; Black People's Day of Action; and Brixton riots. Featuring testimonies from those who experienced these traumatic and tumultuous moments, the series explores how they interwove to shape race relations for a generation.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Fire

1. Fire

Aired: Jul 20, 2021

In the early hours of 18 January 1981, in a house in south London, a birthday...

Episode 2 Blame

2. Blame

Aired: Jul 21, 2021

The story of the aftermath of the New Cross fire and the run up to the Black ...

Episode 3 The Front Line

3. The Front Line

Aired: Jul 22, 2021

After the New Cross fire and the Black People's Day of Action, tensions betwe...

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Uprising | Trailer - BBC

Uprising | Trailer - BBC

Info about Uprising

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary