Bernardine Evaristo
Benjamin Zephaniah tribute plaque unveiled by Brunel University London
The poet, who appeared in hit BBC show Peaky Blinders as Jeremiah Jesus, died aged 65 in December 2023.
New BBC drama adapted from Bernardine Evaristo novel will star Lennie James
Mr Loverman will be an eight-part drama ‘about family, love, and being true to yourself’.
New BBC drama adapted from Bernardine Evaristo novel will star Lennie James
Mr Loverman will be an eight-part drama ‘about family, love, and being true to yourself’.
Michaela Coel and Russell T Davies among writers appointed as RSL fellows
The acclaimed writers were part of a cohort of 60 new appointments.
List of 70 books by Commonwealth authors announced to mark Platinum Jubilee
Some notable titles did not make the list including the Harry Potter series by creator JK Rowling and JRR Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings.
Bernardine Evaristo appointed as new president of Royal Society of Literature
The award-winning author will be the second woman and first writer of colour to be appointed to the role.
Women’s Prize for Fiction winner dedicates award to others with chronic illness
The prestigious literary prize and £30,000 went to British author Susanna Clarke.
Susanna Clarke’s Piranesi wins Women’s Prize for Fiction
The Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell author was honoured for her first novel in more than a decade.
Bernardine Evaristo slams ‘shameful’ lack of teaching on black and Asian history
The writer said slavery, colonialism and changing demographics are an ‘important part of this country’s history’.
It is about time – Bernardine Evaristo hails diverse talent breaking through
Sir Steve McQueen’s Small Axe has 15 TV Bafta nominations this year.