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.
Aired: Jul 20, 2021In the early hours of 18 January 1981, in a house in south London, a birthday...
Aired: Jul 21, 2021The story of the aftermath of the New Cross fire and the run up to the Black ...
Aired: Jul 22, 2021After the New Cross fire and the Black People's Day of Action, tensions betwe...
Uprising | Trailer - BBC
Current Status: Ended
Network: BBC One
Production Country: United Kingdom
Genres:Documentary
