Time to increase BAME representation in broadcast

It has long been recognised, by people of colour at least, that there is a lack of black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) representation amongst the broadcast community workforce, particularly off-screen. On-screen, the issue is tough, with high profile actors speaking out on the subject, such as Idris Elba who memorably addressed the UK parliament. Behind the scenes however, the situation is even tougher.

Minorities constituted almost 40% of the US population in 2016, and are set to become…