‘I’d love it if people were able to see a relatable person and empathise'
Noughts and Crosses is a pivotal lesson for everyone, regardless of race, about privilege and the harmful effects of oppression.
Based on Malorie Blackman’s 2001 novel of the same name, the series is set in an alternate universe where black people, known as Crosses, rule over an underclass of white people called Noughts. Noughts clash with the police, are painted as thugs, seen as second class citizens, and have racist slurs hurled at them, which will sound incredibly familiar to a lot of people.
What this drama does well is lay bare everyday experience of people of colour in a way that white people can’t ignore. Firstly because it’s so entertaining, and secondly the show can’t be accused of ‘ramming a PC agenda down our throats’ or ‘preaching’ as columnists and daytime TV broadcasters might argue.It presents black people’s experiences in a subtle and involving way. Callum’s mum Meggie clearly has a perm; white people wear braids while training at Mercy Point.
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