Bumped into a childhood hero & @LibDem peer @Floellabenjamin today! 📺
Great to chat about her TV career + important work around children, diversity, media & equality. 🧡
Great to chat about her TV career + important work around children, diversity, media & equality. 🧡
February 12, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Bumped into a childhood hero & @LibDem peer @Floellabenjamin today! 📺
Great to chat about her TV career + important work around children, diversity, media & equality. 🧡
Great to chat about her TV career + important work around children, diversity, media & equality. 🧡
Brian Cant may be guilty.
18 reactions | 📺 'Play Away' Saturday 28 January 1984 -- BBC2: 16:05 Remember 'We are Detective' by The Thompson Twins? Here's the Play Away version with Brian Cant and Floella Benjamin! #playaway #briancant #FloellaBenjamin | Bernie Briffa
📺 'Play Away' Saturday 28 January 1984 -- BBC2: 16:05 Remember 'We are Detective' by The Thompson Twins? Here's the Play Away version with Brian Cant and Floella Benjamin! #playaway #briancant...
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April 17, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Brian Cant may be guilty.
Keep sparkling and shining.
🇹🇹🏝🚢🇬🇧🎭🧸🎨💐👑📚
#CurrentlyReading #AmReading #Books #Autobiography #Windrush #Caribbean #England #Women #Strength #Identity #Society #BookSky #FloellaBenjamin
🇹🇹🏝🚢🇬🇧🎭🧸🎨💐👑📚
#CurrentlyReading #AmReading #Books #Autobiography #Windrush #Caribbean #England #Women #Strength #Identity #Society #BookSky #FloellaBenjamin
February 12, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Keep sparkling and shining.
🇹🇹🏝🚢🇬🇧🎭🧸🎨💐👑📚
#CurrentlyReading #AmReading #Books #Autobiography #Windrush #Caribbean #England #Women #Strength #Identity #Society #BookSky #FloellaBenjamin
🇹🇹🏝🚢🇬🇧🎭🧸🎨💐👑📚
#CurrentlyReading #AmReading #Books #Autobiography #Windrush #Caribbean #England #Women #Strength #Identity #Society #BookSky #FloellaBenjamin
Posted this on LinkedIn, but worth a shout here as it's so important to me!
What a great opportunity to air thoughts on the decline of Children's TV - this morning's #BBCR4's Today programme was guest edited by Dame #FloellaBenjamin.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
-> more thoughts follow...
What a great opportunity to air thoughts on the decline of Children's TV - this morning's #BBCR4's Today programme was guest edited by Dame #FloellaBenjamin.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
-> more thoughts follow...
December 30, 2024 at 11:19 AM
Posted this on LinkedIn, but worth a shout here as it's so important to me!
What a great opportunity to air thoughts on the decline of Children's TV - this morning's #BBCR4's Today programme was guest edited by Dame #FloellaBenjamin.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
-> more thoughts follow...
What a great opportunity to air thoughts on the decline of Children's TV - this morning's #BBCR4's Today programme was guest edited by Dame #FloellaBenjamin.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
-> more thoughts follow...
Presenters over the years included #BrianCant, #ToniArthur, #JulieStevens, #FloellaBenjamin and #JohnnyBall. #CarolChell was the longest serving presenter, staying with the programme for 22 years.
The programme finished in 1988 after more than 5000 episodes.
The programme finished in 1988 after more than 5000 episodes.
April 21, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Presenters over the years included #BrianCant, #ToniArthur, #JulieStevens, #FloellaBenjamin and #JohnnyBall. #CarolChell was the longest serving presenter, staying with the programme for 22 years.
The programme finished in 1988 after more than 5000 episodes.
The programme finished in 1988 after more than 5000 episodes.
#OnThisDay 25 February 1987
The third and final series of comedy show Fast Forward begins at 16.35 on Children's BBC, starring #FloellaBenjamin and #NickWilton.
There's some suspicious giggling at the joke:
"What's old, wrinkled and pink and belongs to Grandpa?" . . .
The third and final series of comedy show Fast Forward begins at 16.35 on Children's BBC, starring #FloellaBenjamin and #NickWilton.
There's some suspicious giggling at the joke:
"What's old, wrinkled and pink and belongs to Grandpa?" . . .
February 25, 2026 at 4:02 PM
#OnThisDay 25 February 1987
The third and final series of comedy show Fast Forward begins at 16.35 on Children's BBC, starring #FloellaBenjamin and #NickWilton.
There's some suspicious giggling at the joke:
"What's old, wrinkled and pink and belongs to Grandpa?" . . .
The third and final series of comedy show Fast Forward begins at 16.35 on Children's BBC, starring #FloellaBenjamin and #NickWilton.
There's some suspicious giggling at the joke:
"What's old, wrinkled and pink and belongs to Grandpa?" . . .
The lovely 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻 passed by & graciously allowed me to have a quick pic with her this evening here on the #QM2.... what a delightful lady and human being..... her life story is amazing.....
#TravelWithMartin
#CruisesWithMartin
#NotJustTravel
#Cunard
#QM2
#FloellaBenjamin
#TravelWithMartin
#CruisesWithMartin
#NotJustTravel
#Cunard
#QM2
#FloellaBenjamin
August 24, 2026 at 7:23 AM
The lovely 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻 passed by & graciously allowed me to have a quick pic with her this evening here on the #QM2.... what a delightful lady and human being..... her life story is amazing.....
#TravelWithMartin
#CruisesWithMartin
#NotJustTravel
#Cunard
#QM2
#FloellaBenjamin
#TravelWithMartin
#CruisesWithMartin
#NotJustTravel
#Cunard
#QM2
#FloellaBenjamin
Good morning all #teacher5oclockclub
Managed to get some much needed sleep 🎉
Friday includes playground duty, reading @FloellaBenjamin Coming to England , reciting Lady Macbeth and Beatrice and whole school assembly. Hope my back feels better today 🙏. Struggled yesterday 🤦♀️
Managed to get some much needed sleep 🎉
Friday includes playground duty, reading @FloellaBenjamin Coming to England , reciting Lady Macbeth and Beatrice and whole school assembly. Hope my back feels better today 🙏. Struggled yesterday 🤦♀️
June 20, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Good morning all #teacher5oclockclub
Managed to get some much needed sleep 🎉
Friday includes playground duty, reading @FloellaBenjamin Coming to England , reciting Lady Macbeth and Beatrice and whole school assembly. Hope my back feels better today 🙏. Struggled yesterday 🤦♀️
Managed to get some much needed sleep 🎉
Friday includes playground duty, reading @FloellaBenjamin Coming to England , reciting Lady Macbeth and Beatrice and whole school assembly. Hope my back feels better today 🙏. Struggled yesterday 🤦♀️
Banning children from online games, and spying on every device: Why we must oppose Baroness Benjamin’s attack on liberty | LibDem Voice
https://alecmuffett.com/article/135130
#FloellaBenjamin #LibDem #OnlineSafety #OnlineSafetyAct #anonymity #censorship #surveillance #vpns
https://alecmuffett.com/article/135130
#FloellaBenjamin #LibDem #OnlineSafety #OnlineSafetyAct #anonymity #censorship #surveillance #vpns
Banning children from online games, and spying on every device: Why we must oppose Baroness Benjamin’s attack on liberty | LibDem Voice
Finally the Liberal Democrats are hearing the other side of the “safety” issue: [If] one Liberal Democrat peer has her way, no one under the age of 16 would be able to play an online ga…
alecmuffett.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Banning children from online games, and spying on every device: Why we must oppose Baroness Benjamin’s attack on liberty | LibDem Voice
https://alecmuffett.com/article/135130
#FloellaBenjamin #LibDem #OnlineSafety #OnlineSafetyAct #anonymity #censorship #surveillance #vpns
https://alecmuffett.com/article/135130
#FloellaBenjamin #LibDem #OnlineSafety #OnlineSafetyAct #anonymity #censorship #surveillance #vpns
@Nadine_Writes: Speaking to @Independent, Baroness @FloellaBenjamin described the late Alford Gardner as a legend and "iconic figure". "His smile said he was never going to let the many adversities he faced make him bitter". #Windrush
Main link in OG tweet
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/windrush-pioneer-alford-gardner-death-b2622559.html
www.independent.co.uk
October 3, 2024 at 8:43 AM
@Nadine_Writes: Speaking to @Independent, Baroness @FloellaBenjamin described the late Alford Gardner as a legend and "iconic figure". "His smile said he was never going to let the many adversities he faced make him bitter". #Windrush
#REVIEW
#3* from Louise Ford for Coming to England at Theatre Royal, Nottingham
“ a joyful production which the audience really enjoyed”
fairypoweredproductions.com/coming-to-en...
#comingtoengland #DavidWood #FloellaBenjamin #theatrereroyal #theatre #nottingham #fairypoweredproductions
#3* from Louise Ford for Coming to England at Theatre Royal, Nottingham
“ a joyful production which the audience really enjoyed”
fairypoweredproductions.com/coming-to-en...
#comingtoengland #DavidWood #FloellaBenjamin #theatrereroyal #theatre #nottingham #fairypoweredproductions
Coming to England Review - Fairy Powered Productions
Nottingham Theatre Royal - until Saturday 1 February 2025 Reviewed by Louise Ford 3*** Diversity Nirvana The setting for this production of Coming to England is, of course, a good old fashioned analog...
fairypoweredproductions.com
January 29, 2025 at 10:55 AM
#REVIEW
#3* from Louise Ford for Coming to England at Theatre Royal, Nottingham
“ a joyful production which the audience really enjoyed”
fairypoweredproductions.com/coming-to-en...
#comingtoengland #DavidWood #FloellaBenjamin #theatrereroyal #theatre #nottingham #fairypoweredproductions
#3* from Louise Ford for Coming to England at Theatre Royal, Nottingham
“ a joyful production which the audience really enjoyed”
fairypoweredproductions.com/coming-to-en...
#comingtoengland #DavidWood #FloellaBenjamin #theatrereroyal #theatre #nottingham #fairypoweredproductions
As a "Playschool" baby, I am in awe of the most beautiful spirit emanating of @FloellaBenjamin
What a truly beautiful person inside and out.
What a truly beautiful person inside and out.
November 24, 2024 at 12:25 PM
As a "Playschool" baby, I am in awe of the most beautiful spirit emanating of @FloellaBenjamin
What a truly beautiful person inside and out.
What a truly beautiful person inside and out.
December 30, 2024 at 8:03 AM
Terrible night, had nightmares about @FloellaBenjamin chasing me round a church trying to feed me sugared mice that looked like @Lord_Sugar
November 18, 2024 at 12:57 PM
Terrible night, had nightmares about @FloellaBenjamin chasing me round a church trying to feed me sugared mice that looked like @Lord_Sugar
For once the screen at the gym was showing something worth watching, though I didn't see the whole thing: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis... #FloellaBenjamin Baroness Floella Benjamin talks about her early childhood in Trinidad and her move to England. Touchy-feely with substance.
My Life at Christmas with Anita Rani - Series 2: 3. Anita Rani Meets Floella Benjamin
Anita Rani pays a Christmas visit to Baroness Floella Benjamin to reflect on a remarkable life shaped by family, faith and the festive season.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 21, 2025 at 11:54 AM
For once the screen at the gym was showing something worth watching, though I didn't see the whole thing: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis... #FloellaBenjamin Baroness Floella Benjamin talks about her early childhood in Trinidad and her move to England. Touchy-feely with substance.
Statutory Instrument 445: more questions for the government to answer. This time tabled by @FloellaBenjamin #ScrapSI445
November 25, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Statutory Instrument 445: more questions for the government to answer. This time tabled by @FloellaBenjamin #ScrapSI445
This Friday 6 July, we need as many MPs as possible to support #SenisLaw. Last stage in Commons before heading to Lords. We are getting close to having first dedicated law to protect children & adults from abusive physical restraint. @HumanRightsCtte @timloughton @FloellaBenjamin
November 25, 2025 at 5:32 AM
This Friday 6 July, we need as many MPs as possible to support #SenisLaw. Last stage in Commons before heading to Lords. We are getting close to having first dedicated law to protect children & adults from abusive physical restraint. @HumanRightsCtte @timloughton @FloellaBenjamin
Always have #HopeInYourHeart ... so lovely listening to #FloellaBenjamin as #GuesteEditor on #BBCR4 #TodayProgramme
December 30, 2024 at 9:04 AM
Always have #HopeInYourHeart ... so lovely listening to #FloellaBenjamin as #GuesteEditor on #BBCR4 #TodayProgramme
For anyone British #floellabenjamin is exactly why immigration is brilliant, 76 years old and served our country without exception, remember her from playschool TV show days. Astonishing youthful too.
April 12, 2026 at 9:10 AM
For anyone British #floellabenjamin is exactly why immigration is brilliant, 76 years old and served our country without exception, remember her from playschool TV show days. Astonishing youthful too.
@FloellaBenjamin I am working with some children who are creating an animation about your life and achievements, as you have so many what are the key points you would like them to include?
November 23, 2024 at 5:42 PM
@FloellaBenjamin I am working with some children who are creating an animation about your life and achievements, as you have so many what are the key points you would like them to include?
What an inspirational repost from the lady herself - it doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from you never know what you could become. Thank you @FloellaBenjamin
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February 24, 2025 at 6:41 PM
What an inspirational repost from the lady herself - it doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from you never know what you could become. Thank you @FloellaBenjamin
x.com/FloellaBenjami…
x.com/FloellaBenjami…
Well done to our Year 1's who stood up in assembly to present their favourite facts about @FloellaBenjamin yesterday. An inspirational lady whose commitment to charity work and endless campaigns for more diversity media representation has improved the lives of other children.
February 24, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Well done to our Year 1's who stood up in assembly to present their favourite facts about @FloellaBenjamin yesterday. An inspirational lady whose commitment to charity work and endless campaigns for more diversity media representation has improved the lives of other children.
@FloellaBenjamin: On #InternationalWomensDay I am thrilled to be included in the @Independent top 50 Women Influence List. I will continue to speak out in @UKHouseofLords especially for our children’s wellbeing and for justice for #Windrush victims @LibDems https://t.co/2Iw02Npi7n
March 8, 2024 at 2:31 PM
@FloellaBenjamin: On #InternationalWomensDay I am thrilled to be included in the @Independent top 50 Women Influence List. I will continue to speak out in @UKHouseofLords especially for our children’s wellbeing and for justice for #Windrush victims @LibDems https://t.co/2Iw02Npi7n
In the semi darkness of the street I though a guy was wearing a v. Hairy hooded jacket. Turns out it was just his hair. #floellaBenjamin
April 27, 2025 at 10:58 PM
In the semi darkness of the street I though a guy was wearing a v. Hairy hooded jacket. Turns out it was just his hair. #floellaBenjamin