Too many white faces on our TV screens? #BBCNolan

Jan 25, 2016, 11:43 AM

It's claimed British TV shows feature too many white, middle class, straight actors. The remarks - from the Labour MP Rupa Huq - came in the week the Oscars came under fire for having no black nominees. She says the lack of diversity in the UK TV industry is seen in ITV's award-winning Downton Abbey. The Communications Minister, Ed Vaizey, accused some broadcasters of ignoring tough new diversity guidelines and targets. Stephen got the views of Tom Slater, Deputy Editor of Spiked online and the commentator Adrianne Peltz