Korks Talks

Review of Tina Knowles In Conversation With Stella McCartney At Southbank Centre about her debut NY Times bestselling book 'Matriarch'.

Another stream of consciousness about the misappropriation of technology, the importance of integrity and allocation of accountability.

A stream of consciousness about documentaries I've watched recently; the importance of life as currency and the cataclysm of capitalism.

Review of ITV series Deep Water adapted from Paula Daly's novel 'The Mistake I Made' featuring Rosalind Eleazar (Kate), Sinéad Keenan (Lisa and Anna Friel (Roz) - three mothers based in the Lake District.

Review of The Uninvited at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly directed by Nadia Conners in her directorial debut.

Second review of Little Brother at Jermyn Street Theatre which folllows the stage adaptation of Ibrahima Balde, played by Blair Gyabaah. I also talk about the release of Jessica George's sophomore novel, 'Love by the Book' on April 7th 2026.

Review of My Little Brother at Jermyn Street Theatre - I didn't mention in the podcast, but the protagonist whom the production was based on was refused entry to Britain to witness the production that was based around his life! This decision has since been reversed and he has been allowed entry but just another example of the importance of community creating change - public pressure enforcing...

A short episodes about the power of journalling alongisde some introspections on gender in the BAFTA-winning TV show, Mr Bates vs The Post Office and Gingerbread by Helen Oyeyemi.

Reviews of recent ITV shows: 'The Tower' and 'Code of Silence' as well as a spiel about pyschology (also it's my birthday today)

Review of Gentleman's Journal Live Keynote Speech with Matthew Freud (British entrepreneur and CEO and founder of Freuds group) and TV series Malpractice by Grace Ofori-Atta (British-Ghanaian screenwriter, producer and writer).

Retrospective reviews of Linder Sterling's 'Danger Came Smiling' and Mickalene Thomas' 'All About Love' at Southbank Centre and Noah Davis at Barbican.

Review: Sinners (Part Two) - Additional social and historical commentary about the blockbuster hit.

Review: Sinners (Part One) directed, written and produced by Ryan Coogler

A belated roundup review of stage play 'The Importance of Being Earnest' at The National Theatre, 'The Colour Purple' by Alice Walker and 'Year of Yes' by Shonda Rhimes.

Round up review of the following: the film Wicked starring the award-winning Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande (alongside the theatre production); debut novel Conjure Women by Ghanaian-American writer Afia Atakora and award-winning Apple TV series 'Pachinko.'

Review of animations 'Inside Out 2' and 'The Wild Robot'

Review: 'A Raisin In The Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry at Lyric Hammersmith

Review: 'Pins and Needles' at Kiln Theatre directed by Rob Drummond, featuring Vivienne Acheampong.

Round up review of Mami Wata (directed by C.J. Obasi), Conjure Women (written by Afia Atakora), The Golden Stool (composed by Gorges Ocloo) and Death of England (written by Clint Dwyer and Roy Williams).

Round Up Review of a few books/shows I've seen recently: Ian McEwan's 'Lessons' , Nadia Owusu's memoir 'Aftershocks' and Death of England Finale featuring Sharon Duncan-Brewster and Sian Doherty @sohoplace... in addition to the usual chinwag.

Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) at Criterion Theatre starring Dujonna Gift playing Robin and Sam Tutty playing Dougal - directed by Tim Jackson.

In this new weekly segment 'Korks' Currents', I discuss the top headline news. This episode explores the 'Right To Switch Off', the highs and lows of corporate versus creative careers, the impact of information in the social media age and aspirations for a new career.

A review of the hit Netflix show 'Supacell' created by Rapman which follows the lives of ordinary Black south Londoners living with a connection to sickle cell.

Review: Death of England - Delroy featuring Paapa Essiedu.

The third part of my review of the Beyond The Bassline where I continue to discuss the exhibition that explores 500 years of Black musical heritage in Britain. In this episode, I expand on the commercial and legal restrictions faced by Black Britons which reduced the dissemination and congregation of Black people in the UK. I go into more detail about the importance of the digital space and the co...