Fresh Cuts
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4 Seasons · 29 Episodes · Premiered October 2, 2022
Military, medicine, fashion - celebrate more stories by Black filmmakers. Fresh Cuts is a series of untold stories from new directors for Black History Month.
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Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
5 episodes
E01
Everyone Can Rap
Sun, Oct 2 2022 9:50 PM GMT+0000
65 min
Three ordinary people learn how to express themselves through rap, guided by rapper Youngs Teflon.
E02
The Bottom Line
Sun, Oct 9 2022 9:50 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Film-maker Louise Coleman investigates the popularity of `Brazilian butt lift" surgery. Part of Fresh Cuts, untold stories from new directors for Black History Month.
E03
Our Jubilee
Sun, Oct 16 2022 9:45 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Black Britons tell their personal stories of the Queen's Jubilee years as part of the strand featuring untold stories from new directors for Black History Month.
E04
The Ink Life
Sun, Oct 23 2022 9:45 PM GMT+0000
45 min
Documentary exploring tattoos in black British culture by following tattoo artists Sammy Inks, Nish Rowe and Tianna Tatts and their customers. Part of the Fresh Cuts strand of films for Black History Month.
E05
Slam Dunk
Sun, Oct 30 2022 10:45 PM GMT+0000
45 min
Documentary following basketball players Melita Emanuel Carr and Jon Johnson and their teams as they battle their way through the Ball Out 3x3 tournament. Part of the Fresh Cuts strand of films for Black History Month.
Season 2
4 episodes
E01
Our NHS with Dr Zoe Williams
Sun, Oct 1 2023 5:00 AM GMT+0000
46 min
Dr Zoe celebrates 75 years of the NHS by meeting four pioneering Black doctors shaking up the world of medicine. She meets doctors who use social media, create ground-breaking online resources and use innovative methods to inspire the next generation of Black doctors. The film also hears from an illustrious cast of veteran NHS doctors with stories of the contribution of Black doctors since the inception of the NHS until today.
E02
Black Boys Can Cry with Alex Beresford
Sun, Oct 1 2023 5:00 AM GMT+0000
47 min
Alex Beresford, goes on a journey that he hopes will help him understand why the suicide of his best friend, Martin, was part of a shocking statistic that sees Black men are far more likely to suffer from a severe mental health issue than others. Alex meets mental health experts and a wide range of Black men to get to the root of the problem. Hoping ultimately to learn how being Black, male and British can be damaging to a person's mental health and what is being done to find solutions.
E03
Black in Fashion
Sun, Oct 1 2023 5:00 AM GMT+0000
44 min
Exploring the contribution of Black culture and design on mainstream British fashion, from the street, to the club,to the catwalk. The film follows the UK's first Black Fashion Gala, GUAP, as they attempt to put on a first of its kind show at the iconic Natural History Museum. An illustrious list of fashion insiders, designers and stylists give context and explain how Black Fashion is British Fashion.
E04
For Crown and Country
Sun, Oct 1 2023 5:00 AM GMT+0000
46 min
Ex Marine, Ben McBean, goes on a journey to celebrate the contribution of black military heroes from the past, whilst also trying to understand why his Army experience was so different to some of those that went before him. Ben was called a hero after suffering life changing injuries in Afghanistan, but he wants to know why other black servicemen and women from across the ages have never been truly recognised.
Season 3
14 episodes
E01
Alter Egos: The Blessed Equestrian
Tue, Oct 1 2024 5:00 AM GMT+0000
9 min
Former ‘bad boy' Fabian aims to use his past for good by mentoring troubled teens at a boxing gym. But how will they react when he reveals his surprising alter ego?
E02
Alter Egos: Hannah Pearl
Tue, Oct 1 2024 5:00 AM GMT+0000
9 min
Marketing Manager Hannah seems to lead an ordinary life, but she hides an extraordinary alter ego. The question is: who is the real Hannah?
E03
Alter Egos: Ronnie Knocks
Tue, Oct 1 2024 5:00 AM GMT+0000
8 min
Mild-mannered Paloma has always struggled with self-confidence, but her surprising alter ego packs a punch. Can she finally discover the confidence she's been missing?
E04
Black Magic with Trixy: Peckham
Tue, Oct 1 2024 5:00 AM GMT+0000
7 min
Magician Trixy meets Clement, the landlord of the Prince of Peckham Pub to find out more about this black-owned South London staple. But can Trixy fool him with some of his dazzling magic?
E05
Black Magic with Trixy: Brixton
Tue, Oct 1 2024 5:00 AM GMT+0000
7 min
Trixy meets Brixton restaurateur, Etta, sampling some of her legendary Caribbean cuisine - before wowing her with some surprising seafood magic!
E06
Black Magic with Trixy: Lewisham
Tue, Oct 1 2024 5:00 AM GMT+0000
7 min
Trixy goes on a tour of Lewisham to investigate the borough's history of community action with anti racism campaigner, Harold, before performing an awe inspiring card trick.
E07
Black Magic with Trixy: Westminster
Tue, Oct 1 2024 5:00 AM GMT+0000
6 min
Trixy heads to Westminster to meet NHS cardiac nurse, Daniel. He hears about his nursing journey from Lagos to Ukraine to the UK, before performing a magical number trick.
E08
Black Magic with Trixy: Bethnal Green
Tue, Oct 1 2024 5:00 AM GMT+0000
7 min
Comedy is on the cards as Trixy chats to comedian Victor Daniels, at a club in Bethnal Green before impressing him with an incredible new trick.
E09
Black Magic with Trixy: Romford
Tue, Oct 1 2024 5:00 AM GMT+0000
7 min
Magician Trixy visits Romford to get himself a trim from Anderson, the owner of a barber shop serving the needs of the local community before thrilling him with his magic.
E10
Dogs of Grime: Snoochie Shy
Thu, Oct 10 2024 5:00 AM GMT+0000
8 min
Snoochie Shy and her puppy Malli take the spotlight in this episode to talk about life behind the DJ decks, before going head to head in a hilarious eating challenge.
E11
Dogs of Grime: Nadia Rose
Thu, Oct 10 2024 5:00 AM GMT+0000
9 min
Nadia Rose and her dawg Sensei join forces, as they take on an impromptu freestyle challenge and a funny food challenge that tests Sensei's obedience and Nadia's patience.
E12
Dogs of Grime: Chey
Thu, Oct 10 2024 5:00 AM GMT+0000
8 min
Grime artist Chey and her teacup chihuahua Storm take centre stage as they delve into Chey's music and attempt an obedience challenge that puts Storm's training to the test.
E13
Dogs of Grime: Big Jest
Thu, Oct 10 2024 5:00 AM GMT+0000
8 min
Rapper Big Jest and his family dog Gunner are in the hot seat in this fun-filled episode, as they discuss Black British excellence and attempt a hilarious painting challenge.
E14
Dogs of Grime: Stepz
Thu, Oct 10 2024 5:00 AM GMT+0000
8 min
Stepz and his dog Coco sit down for a fun interview about music, before tackling an eating challenge that tests if Coco's love for chicken is greater than her love for Stepz!
Season 4
6 episodes
E01
In Convo
Mon, Oct 6 2025 10:40 PM GMT+0000
20 min
Ras Kwame hosts a series of conversations celebrating life, the arts and human existence with this special highlight for Black History Month - filmed in the stylised way of LeBron James's The Shop podcast, this programme opens the door to unfiltered and honest conversations with a range of guests while offering rare access to stories, reflections and truths.Â
E02
Say Less!
Mon, Oct 13 2025 10:40 PM GMT+0000
25 min
Absurdist sketch show that turns the chaos of Black Gen Z life into comedy gold. From sketches featuring inner-city gangsters with business acumen to barbershop banter elevated to artistic heights, this show flips tired stereotypes on their head.Â
E03
Union Black
Mon, Oct 20 2025 10:40 PM GMT+0000
25 min
A celebration of culture, camaraderie, and the evolving identity of Black Britain. Featuring a candid insight into the relationship between the UK's Black African and Caribbean communities.Â
E04
The Restore
Mon, Oct 27 2025 11:40 PM GMT+0000
20 min
Set in a bustling London sneaker store and workshop under Jordan Taylor's leadership, the ReStore is the ultimate trainer restoration experience where every pair tells a story.Â
E05
Play Time
Sun, Nov 9 2025 11:40 PM GMT+0000
20 min
Six neurodivergent comedians are challenged to create and perform an original stage play that's based entirely on the ideas of a neurodiverse group of 6 to 8 year-old school children. Whatever characters, settings, stories and catchphrases the children come up with, they must quickly turn into a play that they then perform that very same day on the school stage for all of the children and their family and friends.
E06
Blind Matchmakers
Mon, Nov 17 2025 12:10 PM GMT+0000
25 min
Blind dating experts help people find love and demonstrate what love is like for people who can't see in a world obsessed with appearances, filters and first impressions. The trio of blind matchmakers show a whole new way to look at love.