What does it mean to be British? – Channel 4 News

What is the state of our country after a summer in which riots on the streets have caused condemnation and dismay?

It’s a question addressed by the writers of Death of England, a trilogy of interconnected plays that follows two black and white working-class families grappling with what it means to be British amid conversations about race, class and immigration.

We spoke to lead actor Paapa Essiedu and writer/director Clint Dyer about the intersections of class and race in the UK.