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1. Life of Rhyme (2011 TV Movie)
47 min | Documentary, Music
Exploring British MC culture and its unique contribution to spoken word and poetry.
Director: Yemi Bamiro | Stars: Akala, Lethal Bizzle, Chip, Joey Coombes
Votes: 10
2. Shakespeare Live! From the RSC (2016 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 120 min | Biography, Musical
A celebration of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death, broadcast live at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon.
Directors: Bridget Caldwell, Gregory Doran, Robin Mason, Tim Taggart | Stars: Catherine Tate, David Tennant, Akala, Roger Allam
Votes: 207
3. The Book Show (2006–2013)
Talk-Show
Stars: Mariella Frostrup, Alexander McCall Smith, Jenny Colgan, Anthony Horowitz
Votes: 18
4. Frankie Boyle's New World Order (2017–2022)
30 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
In an attempt to make sense of the bewildering world we live in, Frankie Boyle dissects the week's news using stand-up, review, discussion and audience interaction.
Stars: Frankie Boyle, Miles Jupp, Sara Pascoe, Sophie Duker
Votes: 601
5. What's Up TV (2010– )
30 min | Drama
What's Up TV is a Sky One magazine show hosted by Jacqueline Shepherd and Remel London and following Jaxx's departure, Aaron Roach Bridgeman. Reporters include Nicole Holliday, Buffy, Elle Vickery, Joe Forrester, Nayha Ahmad, AJ King.
Stars: Jacqueline Shepherd, Remel London, Nicole Holliday, Fusion
Votes: 28
6. Frankie Boyle's Election Autopsy (2015 TV Movie)
45 min
Frankie Boyle takes centre stage in his Election Autopsy - a comedy special made exclusively for BBC iPlayer. Recorded in front of a passionate crowd in London's historic Wilton's Music ... See full summary »
Director: Barbara Wiltshire | Stars: Frankie Boyle, Akala, Sara Pascoe, Katherine Ryan
Votes: 69
7. Distraction Pieces Podcast (2014 Podcast Series)
Comedy
Follows Scroobius Pip having fun conversations with a wide range of guests, from Simon Pegg to Spike Lee, Mary J Blige to Gail Porter and even the occasional person you might not have heard of, but who has an amazing story to tell.
Stars: Scroobius Pip, B. Dolan, Gail Porter, Dan Le Sac
Votes: 16
8. Dubplate Drama (2005– )
15 min | Drama, Music
When you start from the bottom there are problems at every turn. Issues to sort out, decisions to be made. But it doesn't mean you can't make it. It's time to put yourself in Dionne's shoes... See full summary »
Stars: Rodney Panton, Chanel Cali, Michael Coombs Glc, Roger Griffiths
Votes: 89
9. Roots, Reggae, Rebellion (2016 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Music
British rapper and poet Akala tells the story of roots reggae, when a group of Jamaican musicians took songs of Rastafari, revolution and hope to the international stage.
Director: James Hale | Star: Akala
Votes: 16
10. 1804: The Hidden History of Haiti (2017)
Not Rated | 115 min | Documentary
The history of how Haiti won its independence, carrying out the first-ever successful slave rebellion.
Director: Tariq Nasheed | Stars: Akala, Bayyinah Bello, Èzili Dantò, Soufiane El Khalidy
Votes: 157
11.
Frankie Boyle's New World Order (2017–2022)
Episode:
Episode #2.2
(2018)
30 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Rapper Akala and actor and comedian Ahir Shah join Frankie, Sara, Katherine and Mona to discuss racism, gang violence and Donald Trump.
Director: Barbara Wiltshire | Stars: Frankie Boyle, Sara Pascoe, Katherine Ryan, Mona Chalabi
Votes: 21
12. Tavis Smiley (2004–2017)
30 min | Talk-Show
A diverse panel of experts on various social, political, economic, and legal issues that are key to Detroit's turnaround.
Stars: Tavis Smiley, Cornel West, Bernie Sanders, Harry Belafonte
Votes: 412
13. London Real (2011– )
Talk-Show
Talk show hosted by Brian Rose featuring guests with unique perspectives on life.
Stars: Brian Rose, David Icke, Dorian Yates, Graham Hancock
Votes: 19
14. Sunday Morning Live (2010– )
60 min | Talk-Show
A Sunday morning topical debate show covering current religious, moral and ethical issues. It includes debates the issues of the day with studio guests and, with the help of modern technology, members of the general public.
Stars: Susanna Reid, Sean Fletcher, Sian Williams, Ria Hebden
Votes: 19
15. Europe: The Final Debate with Jeremy Paxman (2016 TV Special)
73 min | Talk-Show
Jeremy Paxman is joined by a range of guests including politicians, celebrities, business leaders and academics as he hosts the final debate on Britain's membership of the E.U. just hours before voting begins.
Director: David Coleman | Stars: Jeremy Paxman, Akala, Portia Antonia Alexis, Vince Cable
Votes: 9
16. Peston on Sunday (2016– )
60 min | News, Talk-Show
A new, live, interactive Sunday morning political magazine show featuring interviews, topical guests, satire and discussion. Hosted by ITV's new political editor, Robert Peston.
Stars: Robert Peston, Allegra Stratton, John McDonnell, Anushka Asthana
Votes: 37
17. Good Morning Britain (2014– )
TV-14 | 180 min | News, Talk-Show
The weekday news on ITV that the whole nation wakes up to.
Stars: Andi Peters, Susanna Reid, Lorraine Kelly, Laura Tobin
Votes: 765
18. The Ruins of Empires (2018 TV Movie)
Drama
The Ruins Of Empires is an innovative performance piece by Hip Hop Artist and writer Akala. It is an abridged version of his epic poem of the same name and is a personal interpretation of ... See full summary »
Directors: Johl Garling, Andy Serkis | Stars: Akala, Colin Salmon
19. Performance Live (2016– )
59 min | Biography, Drama, Music
Stars: Paul Mason, Kirsty Wark, Richard Dedomenici, Gary Lavery
20. Debatable (2016– )
30 min | Game-Show
Stars: Patrick Kielty, Rick Edwards, Angela Rippon, Ann Widdecombe
21. Akala's Odyssey (2018 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
In Akala's Odyssey we follow UK Hip Hop artist and writer AKALA on a personal journey from the ruins of Delphi to the tiny Island of Ithaca as he explores the world of Homer and The Odyssey... See full summary »
Director: John O'Rourke | Star: Akala
22. Unfiltered (2016– )
60 min | Talk-Show
Stars: James O'Brien, David Lammy, Jeffrey Marsh, Matt Lucas
23. Amaru Don TV (2011– )
30 min | Music, News
Amaru Don TV is the premium outlet for informative music industry interviews with today's biggest artist.
Stars: Amaru Wilcox, Diana Vickers, Kid Cudi, Jay-Z
24. Rage (II) (2012)
6 min | Short, Drama
Raymond sits in a prison cell. He reflects on the differences between his life on the outside and his present situation. Mostly Raymond thinks about the circumstances that led to him being ... See full summary »
Director: Dawn Walton | Stars: Jimmy Akingbola, Pippa Bennett-Warner, Michael Maloney
25. Beauty Is... (II) (2014)
123 min | Documentary, Drama
Director Toyin Agbetu explores what makes us beautiful through a collection of personal and group interviews exploring issues like hair, skin, relationships, media influence and character.
Director: Toyin Agbetu | Stars: Akala, Alexander Aplerku, Natalie Barrett, Judith Jacob
26. I'm A Gun: The Documentary (2014)
Documentary
I'm a Gun is a groundbreaking documentary inspired by the book bearing the same title. It analyses and scrutinizes gun crime and the reasons behind the rise of violent crime in the black ... See full summary »
Director: Stephen Graham | Star: Akala
27. The Outlook Orchestra: Live from Pula Amphitheatre (2017 Video)
107 min | Music
Stars: Akala, Horace Andy, Foreign Beggars, Loyle Carner
28. Akala - Shakespeare (2007)
4 min | Short, Music
The music video for Akala's hard hitting track 'Shakespeare'
29.
Good Morning Britain (2014– )
Episode:
Episode dated 18 March 2019
(2019)
TV-14 | 124 min | News, Talk-Show
The latest on the New Zealand massacre; Akala on knife crime; does President Trump encourage white supremacists?; Michael Buerk on memory; plus, John Barnes and David Seaman are live in the studio.
Director: Erron Gordon | Stars: Piers Morgan, Susanna Reid, Jacinda Ardern, Mike Bush
30.
London Real (2011– )
Episode:
Akala - Knowledge is Power
(2014)
Talk-Show
Stars: Akala, Brian Rose
31.
Sunday Morning Live (2010– )
Episode:
Episode #6.9
(2015)
Talk-Show
Stars: Sian Williams, Kiran Bali, Nick Ferrari, Anne Atkins
32.
The Book Show (2006–2013)
Episode:
Episode #6.2
(2011)
Talk-Show
Stars: Mariella Frostrup, Akala, Joan Bakewell, Pamela Stephenson
33.
Distraction Pieces Podcast (2014– )
Akala - Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #65
(2015 Podcast Episode)
Comedy
Stars: Akala, Scroobius Pip
34.
Distraction Pieces Podcast (2014– )
Akala (Revisited) - Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip
(2020 Podcast Episode)
Comedy
Stars: Akala, Scroobius Pip
35.
Dubplate Drama (2005– )
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(2005)
Drama, Music
Director: Luke Hyams | Stars: Akala, Natalie Athanasiou, Jon Bagley, Baby Blue
36.
What's Up TV (2010– )
Episode:
Being So Great
(2014)
Drama
Directors: Bob Clarke, Steve Prince, Nigel Spinks | Stars: Akala, Buffy, Bernadette Byrne, Chris Cox
37.
Tavis Smiley (2004–2017)
Episode:
Episode dated 5 May 2016
(2016)
Talk-Show
Stars: Akala, Tavis Smiley, Michael Tesler
38.
Peston on Sunday (2016– )
Episode:
Episode #5.18
(2018)
47 min | News, Talk-Show
The people of the Republic of Ireland have voted to liberalise abortion laws leaving Northern Ireland's abortion laws as an aberration. How can the British Government respond?
Directors: Simon Morris, Erron Gordon | Stars: Robert Peston, Allegra Stratton, Tom Watson, Michelle O'Neill
39.
Performance Live (2016– )
Episode:
Akala Presents: The Ruins of Empires
(2018)
Biography, Drama, Music
41.
Debatable (2016– )
Episode:
Episode #1.9
(2016)
Game-Show
Stars: Patrick Kielty, Akala, Susan Calman, Peter Jones
42.
Debatable (2016– )
Episode:
Episode #1.11
(2016)
Game-Show
Stars: Patrick Kielty, Akala, Susan Calman, Peter Jones