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Season 1 – Champion

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Rapper Bosco is free from prison and ready for a comeback, until his sister, Vita, steps into the spotlight and puts their family bond to the test.
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Champion — Season 1

Critics Reviews

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Camilla Long The Times (UK) 08/01/2023
Sometimes it slips a bit too far into soap opera — “Do me proud, son” — but it’s deftly put together. Go to Full Review Dan Einav Financial Times 08/01/2023
3/5
Champion comes alive whenever it brings the music to the fore. Go to Full Review Anita Singh Daily Telegraph (UK) 08/01/2023
3/5
It feels like an authentic slice of south London life, with Carty-Williams skillfully weaving portraits of the black community and of the cutthroat music industry. Go to Full Review Ty'Kira Smalls Common Sense Media 10/29/2024
Champion is tense and dramatic. Go to Full Review Charlotte Harrison Charlotte Sometimes Goes to the Movies 01/26/2024
Courtesy of it’s original soundtrack, sibling rivalry never sounded this good. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 01/12/2024
Champions gets off to a strong start by focusing on Vita, whom we know is vaguely dissatisfied with her role in her brother’s career, but still has to be repeatedly convinced that she should strike out on her own. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Chris S @TykeGuy Mar 29 Just found this on BBC iPlayer. Easily the best program I've seen for a long time. Great music, a great spellbinding drama covering all sorts of issues - the pressures of stardom, toxic masculinity, family expectations and control, overactive policing all covered, but aside of all of that, just a great and watchable story. How on earth is there not a follow-up to the cliffhanger episode at the end? See more kimberley b @Kimberlexy Jan 31 I really loved this mini series great music good story just wished there were more episodes... Well done guys 🩷 See more Sinéad W @Sine_86 01/15/2024 Quite surprised because the BBC normally has some really good shows. Not sure if it was the editing or if it was that the cast didn't have any chemistry. But there was something off with the flow and the connection between the actors. It didn't seem real enough to get sucked into it. Tried hard to like it, but I couldn't. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Déja J. Bowens

Vita

Malcolm Kamulete

Bosco

Nadine Marshall

Aria

Ray Fearon

Beres

Ray BLK

Honey

Kerim Hassan

Memet

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 1, 2023 Champion versus Champion Newly released from prison, rapper Bosco Champion makes a triumphant return to the stage; later, his 25th birthday party doesn't go as smoothly. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 1, 2023 The Clash Vita gets an opportunity that could kick-start her career, but her family still refuses to take her seriously; Bosco faces money troubles. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 1, 2023 Better Off on My Own With the Champion children still fighting, Beres sees an opportunity to manipulate them for his own ends; Honey gets her revenge on Vita. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 1, 2023 It's Big Rusty As Vita's star continues to rise, Bosco struggles with the pressures of being on tour; a visit from an old friend threatens to tip him over the edge. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 1, 2023 I Love Her Man Both the Champions clash with their managers; Vita wants more creative freedom, while Bosco is made to face up to what happened in Birmingham. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 1, 2023 Dat Is It In Jamaica, Vita embraces her roots; Beres looks back on his past and considers his legacy, as Champion secrets start to come to the surface. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 1, 2023 Moist Yute Vita discovers her exciting new contract could cost her her family; Bosco learns his own contract has already cost him everything. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 1, 2023 Rise of the Phoenix Bosco hasn't been seen in six months; as Vita prepares for the biggest night of her musical career, she misses him more than ever. Details

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Champion — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
John Ogunmuyiwa
Executive Producer
Candice Carty-Williams, Bryan Elsley, Dave Evans, Charles Pattinson, Danielle Scott-Haughton, Willow Grylls, Jo McClellan, Imogen O'Sullivan, Elaine Pyke
Screenwriter
Candice Carty-Williams
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Music, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jul 1, 2023