The BBC has confirmed plans to prioritise £100m of its existing commissioning budget, over the next three years from April 2021, towards increasing 'diverse and inclusive content' to 'better represent the public it serves'.

The broadcaster is committing to create content with at least two of the following three priorities: 'diverse stories and portrayal on-screen, diverse production teams and talent, and diverse-led production companies', and June Sarpong, Director of Creative Diversity, said 'As Director of Creative Diversity, I’m pleased that we’re announcing this fund as the first of a series of bold steps that will help make the BBC an instrument of real change. As a black woman, I feel and share in the pain that so many are feeling worldwide. It makes it all the more important that we show up now not just with words but with meaningful action'.