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Empire Road is a drama TV series that premiered on BBC One on October 31, 1978. It has 2 seasons and 15 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 2 Episode 10 "Wedding", aired on November 1, 1979.

Empire Road was a British television series, made by the BBC in 1978 and 1979. Written by Michael Abbensetts, the show ran for two seasons of eight episodes each. The series was the first British television series to be written, acted and directed predominantly by black artists. A soap opera, similar in format to Coronation Street, Empire Road depicted life for the African-Caribbean, East Indian and South Asian residents of a racially diverse street in the city of Birmingham. Prominent cast members included Norman Beaton, Corinne Skinner-Carter, Wayne Laryea, Joseph Marcell and Rudolph Walker. The programme also provided early TV exposure for Julie Walters who appeared in a few episodes. The series was made at BBC Pebble Mill with location work in the Handsworth area of Birmingham. The eponymously named theme song was recorded by Matumbi and also released as a single in 1978.

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Episodes

15 episodes · 2 seasons

Season 1

1978 · 5 episodes · Last episode: 47 years ago

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  1. E5

    5. The Big Day

    Finale

    It’s a day full of surprises in Empire Road, but no one will tell Everton what’s really cooking.

  2. E4

    4. Royston's Day

    16-year-old Royston has a bleak outlook on his future, realising racial prejudice will affect the opportunities available to him.

  3. E3

    3. The Way To Walter's Heart

    Miss May is on the lookout for a new husband, and Walter is number one on her list.

  4. E2

    2. Granma

    Granma takes her first look at life in a big English city, and doesn’t approve of it.

  5. E1

    1. The Street Party

    Everton Bennett rules in Empire Road but after six months away, with only Walter in charge, there are shocks in store for the 'godfather'.

Season 2

1979 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 47 years ago

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  1. E10

    10. Wedding

    Finale

    Ranjanaa and Marcus are getting married today, and Empire Road sets out to celebrate the wedding of the year.

  2. E9

    9. Streets Of Thornley

    Marcus keeps an eye on Ranjanaa when her father’s sweet shop is vandalised by a gang of racist youths.

  3. E8

    8. Godfadder At Bay

    Everton and the West Indian Businessman's Association face a financial crisis.

  4. E7

    7. D.I.V.O.R.C.E.

    The prospect of a couple divorcing shocks the residents of Empire Road.

  5. E6

    6. Blues In The Night

    Miss May’s wild weekend parties are disrupted by angry protests from a white neighbour.

  6. E5

    5. Kalaloo Sunday

    Despite attending church in the morning, having plantains and kalaloo for lunch, and watching TV all afternoon, Hortense is yearning for the Sundays she knew back home.

  7. E4

    4. Football Crazy

    Desmond and Royston are determined to see their new football heroes in action.

  8. E3

    3. M-Mister L-Landlord

    Property king Walter Isaacs is the man of the moment, but when he meets his new tenants, he learns he is playing a game he cannot win.

  9. E2

    2. Mongrels

    Marcus becomes infatuated with teacher Camille while Ranjanaa is away.

  10. E1

    1. The Shark

    Marcus becomes infatuated with teacher Camille while Ranjanaa is away.

Empire Road FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Empire Road?

Empire Road has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on November 1, 1979.

When did the latest episode of Empire Road come out?

The most recent episode of Empire Road, Season 2 Episode 10 "Wedding", aired on November 1, 1979.

How many seasons of Empire Road are there?

Empire Road has 2 seasons with 15 episodes in total.

When did Empire Road first air?

Empire Road first aired on BBC One on October 31, 1978.

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