Windrush(1998)
Windrush Synopsis
Windrush is a 4-part series of one hour television documentaries originally broadcast on BBC2 in 1998 to mark the 50th anniversary of the arrival in Britain of the Empire Windrush, the ship which brought the first wave of post-war West Indian immigrants.
Windrush (1998) is a documentary series that premiered on May 30, 1998, spanning 1 season and 4 episodes. It stars Lenny Henry, Doreen Lawrence, Valerie Amos and Diane Abbott.
- First aired:
- 1998-05-30
- Last aired:
- 1998-06-20
Windrush Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lenny Henry
as Self
- Doreen Lawrence
Doreen Lawrence
as Self
Valerie Amos
as Self
Diane Abbott
as Self
- Paul Boateng
Paul Boateng
as Self
- Jazzie B
Jazzie B
as Self
Patrick Robinson
as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Ulric Cross
Ulric Cross
as Self
Linton Kwesi Johnson
as Self
Stuart Hall
as Self
- John Tyndall
John Tyndall
as Self
- Darcus Howe
Darcus Howe
as Self
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Windrush – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Windrush?
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Windrush (1998) is available to stream on Sky Go. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Windrush are there?
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Windrush has 1 season and 4 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on May 30, 1998.
Is Windrush still running?
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No. Windrush is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on June 20, 1998.
Who is in the cast of Windrush?
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Windrush (1998) stars Lenny Henry, Doreen Lawrence, Valerie Amos, Diane Abbott and Paul Boateng. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.