Join actor David Harewood in a heartfelt conversation with writer and broadcaster Afua Hirsch, discussing mental health, identity, and the challenges Black actors face in the UK. From his personal struggles with psychosis to reflections on racism, Harewood shares poignant stories whilst looking back on key points in his career, including his time in the Royal Shakespeare Company and roles in Homeland, The Night Manager and Supergirl. He also shares his unique “Fork Test” for evaluating scripts.

David Harewood in Conversation with Afua Hirsch was recorded at the Edinburgh TV Festival in August 2022. 

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