The Wedding
External Rating27%
202210 minTo Be Determined

The Wedding

Network:BBC iPlayer

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S01E06 - "African Mother"

Aired on Oct 24, 2022, 11:00 AM

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Description

Six guests, six stories, one black Scottish wedding. Bittersweet monologues from very different backgrounds and generations - but love unites them all.

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Status
To Be Determined
Language
English
Runtime
10 min
Premiered
October 24, 2022

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Episodes (1 Season · 6 Episodes)

2nd Best Man

Charles is the groom's closest friend, but not his best man! He comes to a sad realisation as Charles reflects on being overlooked. Performed by Brian James Leys, Charles gives a bitter-sweet speech about not finding a love of his own.

Oct 24, 2022

11 min

The Bartender

Tems works her first Black and Scottish wedding making her reflect on her own Scottishness and acceptance as a young woman born and raised in Naija. Performed by Lola Aluko, Tems, who moved to Scotland to pursue a career in acting and modelling, acts as a commentator to the wedding event.

Oct 24, 2022

10 min

Gambling Uncle

Uncle GG tries to regain his dignity in the family through one last bet. A respected elder, but family outcast, Uncle GG finds himself at the wedding but also at a family crossroads Performed by Bruce Fummey, the Gambling Uncle explores the complex relationship between a character still battling addiction but yearning to make good.

Oct 24, 2022

10 min

Teen Daughter

Amber reflects on her mixed-race heritage following the family gathering. Part teen rebel and filled with teen insecurity, the pressures of social media only make matters worse for Amber.Performed by Nandi Hudson we hear the story of a young adult finding herself between cultures and virtual worlds, revealing the struggles of growing up in contemporary Britain.

Oct 24, 2022

10 min

Estranged Sister

Away from the family for years, Mary prepares herself for a long-awaited return. Along the way she recalls the events that alienated her in the first place. Performed by Moyo Akandé, this story paints the picture of a venerable yet outwardly-confident character still seeking redemption.

Oct 24, 2022

10 min

African Mother

An older African woman, rich in wisdom, muses over how the relationship between her Scottish daughter in law and herself has developed over the years. Performed by Michelle Chantelle Hopewell, we hear of the initial preconceptions and concerns the African Mother first had when she arrived in Scotland as they prepare for the traditional African wedding ceremony.

Oct 24, 2022

10 min

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