Three Little Birds

I didn't know if I would be able to watch this. After the first episode I was so saddened. I grew up in Birmingham in the 50's and 60's and never became aware that black people were treated this badly. I was young and oblivious. Of cause in later years everyone became aware. My parents did not discriminate against people of colour. I took all my friends home and all were treated the same. That memory makes me proud. I ended up watching all of the series and was left wanting more. So please Lenny, don't leave us hanging. It was amazing. I'd like it to be like call the midwife and just keep going and going.

I just binged watched the whole series of 3 little birds. I loved everything about it. Fantastic acting, All the lead actors were brilliant along with the rest of the cast. Great story following 2 sisters and their friend arriving in Dover then onto the Black Country and one of the sisters to Boreham wood in the hopes of starting an acting career. . They all want a better life as described by the sister's older brother but it doesn't quite match their expectations. Although the story is fictional, it is based on the experiences of Lenny Henry's Mother. The sign on a door in the credits of No Blacks, No Irish and No Dogs is something my Dad told me about when he arrived in London from Dublin in the late 50's. It highlights Wind Rush, racism but also shows friendships formed despite it. This series is funny, emotional and authentic to the era. Great music too. Well done Lenny Henry. I really hope there will be a series 2.

From the screenplay, to the casting, the set design to the costumes this is an outstanding series. There is not long to wait before this series gets straight into the action. Persevering through hardship and adversity, not to mention near-death experiences that should, we hope, be quite difficult to imagine for modern-day British citizens, this group of incredible women overcome. With grace and humility, and a huge dose if sheer grit and determination. I would gladly watch this again and really hope theres a season two in the pipeline. Britain at that time may not have had segregation in name, but it certainly had it in practice. I hope this gets shown in schools for GCSE History, Sociology or one of the other Humanities courses.

It reminds me of the stories that my mom and other older family members would talk about. They were from Arkansas and Louisiana who migrated to Oakland, Alameda California in the 1950's.

Black people of African descent have the SAME experience no matter where they came from; Caribbean or United States.

Also, the white (European) HATE that was and continues to be prevalent this world especially against Black people of African descent.

But as the world can see by watching this series , which is so fantastic that Black people continue to rise and be the beautiful, strong, determined people they/we are.

I love this series, and think most people would learn something about the lives of the people who emigrated here. Somehow it manages to balance real life and drama to make a watchable and enjoyable series. It is of course heartbreaking at times and sadly some of the views held by people in this drama are not that far removed from some people still today. However it makes the characters so joyful, resilient and fun that it is by no means a struggle to watch and the human spirit shines through. It is beautifully set and the costumes are fantastic. I really hope for another series featuring some of these wonderful characters.

Good Job Sir Lenny!