Boxing Day

About this Broadcast

A British author living in America returns home to London for Christmas to introduce his American fiancee to his eccentric British-Caribbean family. However, their relationship is put to the test as she discovers the world her fiance has left behind. Comedy, starring Aml Ameen, Aja Naomi King and Leigh-Anne Pinnock

2021 HD subtitles audio-description

Comedy Movie/Drama Romance

Cast & Crew

Aml Ameen (Actor) .. Melvin Mckenzie

Aja Naomi King (Actor) .. Lisa Dixon

Leigh-Anne Pinnock (Actor) .. Georgia `Gigi" Folorunsho

Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Actor) .. Shirley Mckenzie

Tamara Lawrance (Actor) .. Aretha `Boobsy" Mckenzie

Sheyi Cole (Actor) .. Joshua Mckenzie

Stephen Dillane (Actor) .. Richard

Robbie Gee (Actor) .. Bilal

Yasmin Monet Prince (Actor) .. Alison

Samson Kayo (Actor) .. Joseph

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Did You Know..

Aml Ameen (Actor) .. Melvin Mckenzie

Aja Naomi King (Actor) .. Lisa Dixon

Leigh-Anne Pinnock (Actor) .. Georgia `Gigi" Folorunsho

Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Actor) .. Shirley Mckenzie

Born: April 26, 1967 in London

Best Known For: Secrets & Lies and Without A Trace.

Early-life: Marianne Jean-Baptiste was born in Camberwell, London, on April 26, 1967. She studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. After graduating, she landed roles in numerous stage productions, including The Way of the World and Measure for Measure at the National Theatre. She also recorded an album of blues songs.

Career: Jean-Baptiste became an overnight success after appearing opposite Brenda Blethyn in the critically acclaimed Secrets and Lies. She became the first British black woman to be nominated for an Oscar for her role in the film. A classically trained singer, Marianne is also a composer and playwright. She co-wrote the music for Mike Leigh's Career Girls in 1997. After moving to America, she appeared in a number of films, including Mr Jealousy, The 24 Hour Woman and The Cell. Marianne starred in hit US crime drama Without A Trace between 2002 and 2009 as FBI agent Vivien Johnson. Since then she has starred in the film Takers, and American TV movie Secrets in the Walls.

Quote: "The old men running the film industry just have not got a clue. Britain is no longer a totally white place where people ride horses, wear long frocks and drink tea."

Trivia: She become the first black British actress to be nominated for an Academy Award following her success in Secrets & Lies.