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Can Kwabena swap his dead-end job for his movie mogul dream? The trouble is, he's black, broke and his mum wishes he was an accountant. Written by and starring Adjani Salmon.

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Channel Episode Time
Repeat
Series 1 · 2. The Reality
Series 1: 2. The Reality
Kwabena is now free to chase his dreams, but where’s he going to get the money to pursue them?
⏱ 26 mins
Your Time
Wed 23 Sep · 00:10
UK
Wed 23 Sep · 00:10
Repeat
Series 1 · 3. The Friends
Series 1: 3. The Friends
Kwabena is broke and struggles to impress his high-flying love interest Vanessa. Luckily, he meets a big-time producer who offers him a break.
⏱ 25 mins
Your Time
Wed 23 Sep · 00:35
UK
Wed 23 Sep · 00:35
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 1 · 2. The Reality
Kwabena is now free to chase his dreams, but where’s he going to get the money to pursue them?
⏱ 26 mins
Time
Your Time
Wed 23 Sep · 00:10
UK
Wed 23 Sep · 00:10
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 1 · 3. The Friends
Kwabena is broke and struggles to impress his high-flying love interest Vanessa. Luckily, he meets a big-time producer who offers him a break.
⏱ 25 mins
Time
Your Time
Wed 23 Sep · 00:35
UK
Wed 23 Sep · 00:35

Available for Streaming

Series 2 1. Black Sheep

1. Black Sheep

Kwabena searches for his first directing job but only finds projects steeped in Black stereotypes. With time running out, will he take any offer or hold out for integrity?
Duration: 28 mins First broadcast: 9 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for over a year (until 09 Oct 2027)
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Series 2 2. Blackwash

2. Blackwash

Kwabena and producers champion colour-blind casting for Sin and Subterfuge, but tensions rise as he faces what it means to cast Black actors in a Regency-era of slavery and empire.
Duration: 28 mins First broadcast: 9 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for over a year (until 09 Oct 2027)
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Series 2 3. Blackguard

3. Blackguard

On his first day on set, Kwabena works with his hero, legendary actor Rudolph Williams, but his resolve to support him is tested by the mounting demands of the production.
Duration: 26 mins First broadcast: 9 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for over a year (until 09 Oct 2027)
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Series 2 4. Black Love

4. Black Love

Kwabena pulls out all the stops on an elaborate date to try and win Vanessa back. Is this finally their moment or just another near miss?
Duration: 26 mins First broadcast: 9 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for over a year (until 09 Oct 2027)
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Series 2 5. Black Swan

5. Black Swan

Network exec Pippa makes a surprise set visit on Sin and Subterfuge. If the day goes well, it could catapult his career, but if it goes badly, it's game over.
Duration: 27 mins First broadcast: 9 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for over a year (until 09 Oct 2027)
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Series 2 6. All Black Everything

6. All Black Everything

When a chance to make Jamaica Road finally arrives, Kwabena must ask Simon for a favour – at a price. With his dream within reach, Kwabena has big choices to make.
Duration: 26 mins First broadcast: 9 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for over a year (until 09 Oct 2027)
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Dreaming Whilst Black FAQs

When is Dreaming Whilst Black next on?

The next broadcast of Dreaming Whilst Black airs at Wed 23 Sep · 00:10(UK: Wed 23 Sep · 00:10) on BBC Three.

Which channel is Dreaming Whilst Black next on?

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