By Imran Rahman-Jones & Kameron Virk Five years ago, an Instagram post from Drake started a series of events that will end on Friday with the release of a new Netflix series. The Canadian artist posted a picture of actor Ashley Walters in the east London crime drama Top Boy. He was a fan of … Continue reading Top Boy: How Drake went from watching the show to reviving it
Category: BBC Newsbeat
Racism in football: FA ‘has to be proactive and modernise’
The FA "has to modernise itself" to be "fit for purpose for the 21st century," says the chairman of its inclusion advisory board. Paul Elliott says the organisation was "reactive" in the past when it came to dealing with racism complaints, but will now be "proactive". "It can get better," he tells Radio 1 Newsbeat. … Continue reading Racism in football: FA ‘has to be proactive and modernise’
RADIO: Trump’s visit to the UK
US President Donald Trump is making his first state visit to the UK. We take a look at what he'll get up to in the next few days. https://soundcloud.com/irahmanjones/newsbeat-trumps-visit-to-the-uk
Aladdin: Disney remakes and the power of nostalgia
Do you ever get that feeling, when you're a bit worse for wear, or just a bit down, that the only thing that will make you feel better is a really good kids' film? How often do you then turn to Disney to help pick you up? That feeling - of comfort, losing yourself in … Continue reading Aladdin: Disney remakes and the power of nostalgia
RADIO: Jeremy Kyle gets cancelled
The Jeremy Kyle show has been axed after 15 years on air. It's after a contestant died a week after being on the show. https://soundcloud.com/irahmanjones/newsbeat-jeremy-kyle-gets-cancelled
RADIO: Chewbacca actor Peter Mayhew dies
He was called the gentlest of giants. Chewy actor Peter Mayhew has died aged 74. https://soundcloud.com/irahmanjones/newsbeat-chewbacca-actor-peter-mayhew-dies
RADIO: What are farmers doing about climate change?
We chat to a young farmer about farming's impact on climate change. https://soundcloud.com/irahmanjones/newsbeat-what-are-farmers-doing-about-climate-change
RADIO: The issue with Huawei
The UK is controversially letting Huawei build some of the tech needed for 5G coverage in the UK. Some people think it might help the Chinese government spy in the UK. https://soundcloud.com/irahmanjones/newsbeat-the-issue-with-huawei
RADIO: After the Sri Lanka Attacks
Sri Lanka is in mourning days after the suicide bombings left over 300 people dead and 500 people injured. https://soundcloud.com/irahmanjones/newsbeat-after-the-sri-lanka-attacks
RADIO: A quick history of the EU
A quick whizz through the history of the EU - via some of the number one songs of the past 60 years. https://soundcloud.com/irahmanjones/newsbeat-a-quick-history-of-the-eu
RADIO: Debenhams goes into administration
A report from outside a Debenhams as the centuries-old company goes into administration. https://soundcloud.com/irahmanjones/newsbeat-debenhams-goes-into-administration
RADIO: What to do when you can’t speak on a 999 call
The police are trying to raise awareness of what to do when you dial 999 but can't speak on the phone. https://soundcloud.com/irahmanjones/newsbeat-dial-55
