Plot — What is Empire Road about?
Empire Road was a British television series, made by the BBC in 1978 and 1979. Written by Michael Abbensetts, the show ran for two seasons of eight episodes each. The series was the first British television series to be written, acted and directed predominantly by black artists. A soap opera, similar in format to Coronation Street, Empire Road depicted life for the African-Caribbean, East Indian and South Asian residents of a racially diverse street in the city of Birmingham. Prominent cast members included Norman Beaton, Corinne Skinner-Carter, Wayne Laryea, Joseph Marcell and Rudolph Walker. The programme also provided early TV exposure for Julie Walters who appeared in a few episodes. The series was made at BBC Pebble Mill with location work in the Handsworth area of Birmingham. The eponymously named theme song was recorded by Matumbi and also released as a single in 1978.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 1978 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Seasons | 2 (15 episodes) |
| Audience Score | 75% (7.5/10, 2 votes) |
Empire Road — FAQ
Is Empire Road worth watching? Empire Road holds a 7.5/10 rating from 2 viewers. Empire Road was a British television series, made by the BBC in 1978 and 1979. Written by Michael Abbensetts, the show ran for two seasons of eight episodes each. The series was the first British television series to be
Who is in the cast of Empire Road? It stars Meg Johnson, Rudolph Walker, Joseph Marcell, Norman Beaton, Wayne Laryea, Julie Walters and more.
Where can I stream Empire Road? Streaming availability for Empire Road is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Empire Road release? It first aired in 1978.
