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The A Force (1996–1997)
TV Series

Late Night Black Entertainment slot on BBC 2 which ran for 3 series in 1996-1997, containing various shows all under the umbrella title The A Force. Programmes within the slot included the topical panel show Blouse And Skirt, hosted by ...See moreLate Night Black Entertainment slot on BBC 2 which ran for 3 series in 1996-1997, containing various shows all under the umbrella title The A Force. Programmes within the slot included the topical panel show Blouse And Skirt, hosted by broadcaster Tony Morris, with regular panellists Curtis Walker and Gina Yashere, and featuring such performers as Craig Charles, Angie Le Mar and Junior Simpson throughout the 3 series run, eventually gaining a spin off series in 2000. A dating show Get It On was hosted by radio personality Angie Greaves and comedian Geoff Schumann, and the soap opera Brothers And Sisters, starring David Harewood, Nina Baden Semper and Sandra Bee was so popular that it too earned a spin off series. Felix Dexter provided the links during the 1996 series, in the form of various character monologues. For Series 2 and 3 Marcus Powell (in the comic guise of "Roy Diamond") hosted a chat show segment, featuring guests such as Frank Bruno, Bernie Grant, Desiree and Ainsley Harriott. The A Force was a two hour segment on Friday nights aimed at Afro-Caribbean people, with drama, stand up comedy, game shows and entertainment reviews. Written by CanterburyTale See less
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Seasons
3   |   2   |   1   See all
Director
Writers
Marcus Powell | Mark Tonderai (written by) | Onyekachi Wambu (written by)
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Status
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Updated Oct 18, 1996

Release date (First episode)
Oct 18, 1996 (United Kingdom)

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Cast

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16 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
Tony Morris
Self - Host Self - Host   See fewer
18
Gina Yashere
Self - Regular Panellist Self - Regular Panellist   See fewer
18
Curtis Walker
Self - Regular Panellist Self - Regular Panellist   See fewer
17
Angie Greaves
Self - Host Self - Host   See fewer
15
Felix Dexter
Self - Host Self - Host   See fewer
10
Marcus Powell
Guest Panellist / Roy Diamond - Host / Roy Diamond -Host Guest Panellist / Roy Diamond - Host / Roy Diamond -Host   See fewer
3
1
Geoffrey Aymer
Self - Guest Panellist Self - Guest Panellist   See fewer
1
Lorraine Benloss
Self - Guest Panellist Self - Guest Panellist   See fewer
1
David Harewood
Self - Guest Self - Guest   See fewer
1
Craig Charles
Self - Guest Panellist Self - Guest Panellist   See fewer
1
Jo Martin
Self - Guest Panellist Self - Guest Panellist   See fewer
1
Patrick Robinson
Self - Guest Self - Guest   See fewer
1
Leighann Lord
Self - Guest Panellist Self - Guest Panellist   See fewer
1
Charlie Hale
Self - Guest Panellist Self - Guest Panellist   See fewer
1
Collette Johnson
Self - Guest Panellist Self - Guest Panellist   See fewer
1
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