Floella Benjamin

Baroness/Actress/Writer/Campaigner

[RTS London @rts_london]

Baroness Floella Benjamin's career spans over five decades as presenter, actor, producer, author & campaigner.
Join us as she shares memories & insights In Conversation.
🗓️ Wed 4 Nov 26
🕡 6.30pm for 7pm start
📍VUE West End London WC2
🎟️ https://t.co/EBxJy92mq3
#RTSLondon50

[Lib Dem Peers @LibDemPeers]

A Windrush claimant who first received nothing was awarded £295,000 once pro bono lawyers took the case.

Floella Benjamin challenged the government to fund legal advice for victims facing a 44-page claim form and over 100 pages of guidance.

@FloellaBenjamin

[RTS London @rts_london]

✨ As part of our RTS London Centre 50 years celebrations, join us for a special evening with Baroness Floella Benjamin!
A TV pioneer who’s spent 5 decades educating, entertaining & changing lives.
🎟️ Book : https://t.co/EBxJy91OAv
#RTS #FloellaBenjamin #Television

[WJGS Winterbourne Junior Girls' School @WjgsS]

Studying contrasting place and using different tones to express it. Year 4 Inspired by the story of Floella Benjamin and her move from Trinidad to England. @FloellaBenjamin @Artsmarkaward @WjgsS

[Floella Benjamin @FloellaBenjamin]

Happy #BlackHistoryMonth. I adapted my book ‘Coming to England’ for the @BBC to celebrate our history and it won an @RTS_media award back in 2003. So proud. Hope you enjoy watching the film it was made with love @CBeebiesHQ https://t.co/FtbGd69MCE

[Floella Benjamin @FloellaBenjamin]

Today it’s 50 years since I first presented Playschool wearing my blue beads and silver heart. I adore bringing joy into the lives of my #Playschool Babies during the 12 years I was on the programme. @CBeebiesHQ ❤️

[Floella Benjamin @FloellaBenjamin]

I’m so thrilled to hear this fantastic news as the new #Playschool will inspire the nation’s children and future generations for life just as before because ‘Childhood lasts a lifetime’ @CBeebies @BBC @televisual https://t.co/yfSMgDnJbs

[Floella Benjamin @FloellaBenjamin]

Thank you everyone for your happy birthday wishes especially from my #Playschool Babies. I feel truly blessed. Sending virtual hugs to you all full of joy and happiness. Keep smiling ❤️❤️

[Floella Benjamin @FloellaBenjamin]

Feeling blessed today on my 77th birthday ❤️

[Floella Benjamin @FloellaBenjamin]

Happiness is like an elusive butterfly, when you find it grab it with both hands and place it deep in your heart ❤️

[Floella Benjamin @FloellaBenjamin]

Thank you @Konnie_Huq for this nostalgic interview it brought back lovely memories❤️@CbeebiesHQ @BBCOne - Kids' TV: The Surprising Story, "People would be going to the hairdresser asking for 'The Floella' " https://t.co/NMO9vKzdu7

[Floella Benjamin @FloellaBenjamin]

So lovely to see this photo on the wall at @BAFTA taken in 1998 of Sir Trevor Macdonald and me as part of their award winners’ collection ❤️

[Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @IWFhotline]

@tuteliq, which develops technology designed to identify online harms as they unfold using technology that examines how conversations develop over time, has become the latest member to join IWF, leading the fight to stop child sexual abuse.

Read more at https://t.co/zMXxYQ6HZN

[Floella Benjamin @FloellaBenjamin]

@The_AVPA @BiometricUpdate @The_AVPA Countries across the world are finally waking up and putting measures in place to protect children. I have been calling for this in the UK for the last 15 years ❤️

[Age Veri fication Providers Association @The_AVPA]

Asia becomes testing ground for social media age assurance models https://t.co/KDAHkK3VFQ via @BiometricUpdate

[Floella Benjamin @FloellaBenjamin]

My handsome dad would have been 100yrs old today.He was an adventurous, talented and clever man who opened his children’s eyes to the world. He & my beloved mum inspired, motivated and encouraged us to be successful in our chosen professions. He may be gone but never forgotten ❤️

[Caroline Pidgeon @CarolinePidgeon]

Yesterday I highlighted that clinicians are using at-home bladder cancer testing to reduce the number of cystoscopies and speed up diagnosis.  I questioned how innovations like these can be spread across the NHS, so access does not depend on where a patient lives.

[Age Veri fication Providers Association @The_AVPA]

Check out this article: France Puts Under-15 Social-Media Restrictions to Final Vote After EU-Law Rewrite - https://t.co/OHXayvgbR1

[ali @gaforrevibes]

the people's real final match

[Driver H. Potter FOS @DriverPotter]

Happy Birthday to God of Children’s TV, #DerekGriffiths

(A genius from the same drawer of brilliance as @FloellaBenjamin)