Emma Dabiri

Known for Acting

3/25/1979(Age 46)

Dublin, Ireland

Biography

Emma Dabiri is an Irish-Nigerian author, academic, and broadcaster. Her debut book, Don't Touch My Hair, was first published in 2019.

Known For (13 credits)

6.4

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Quintessentially Irish

2024

A celebration of all things Irish, from sweeping landscapes to traditions and quirky sense of humor.

Frankie Boyle's Farewell to the Monarchy

7.2

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Frankie Boyle's Farewell to the Monarchy

2023

The comedian takes a look back at the darker side of the royal family's 1000-year history, and wonders how generations of land-grabbing, child-murdering, wife-beheading, slave-trading, misogyny, violence and empire-building have shaped our royal family today.

Movie

Jimmy Carr Destroys Art

2022

Jimmy Carr hosts a unique TV experiment, where the audience decides whether to cancel controversial artists and offensive artworks, and the works they vote to cancel will be literally destroyed.

Inside Museums

2020

Made during the Covid Pandemic when museums were closed to the public. A series of access-all-areas visits to inspiring collections in museums and galleries across the UK. A personal guided tour of the incredible, eclectic and moving treasures in their keeping.

Our Coast

2020

Adrian Chiles, Mehreen Baig and a team of experts explore the spectacular coastlines linked by the Irish Sea, and meet the people who call them home.

Movie

Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music: A Musical History

2018

Documentary exploring the music of rock band Roxy Music, who have a good claim to be one of the UK's most influential bands. Led by charismatic front man Bryan Ferry, their striking style and great songs won them an army of fans who would go on to make their own mark in the world of music. In this celebration of the music of both Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music, insights and anecdotes are provided by household names from Sadie Frost to Glenn Gregory & Martyn Ware, Gaz Coombes, New Order's Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert, Shaun Ryder and Alan McGee, Ana Matronic and more.

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Stevie Wonder: A Musical History

2018

Well-known fans celebrate Stevie Wonder and his music by selecting some of his best-loved songs. Wonder is one of the dominant figures in American music, a multi-faceted genius whose music has permeated popular culture, and he is not short of celebrity fans. His musical achievements are lauded in this anthology of his greatest hits. Contributors include actor Martin Freeman, singers Alexander O'Neal, James Morrison, Beverley Knight and Corinne Bailey Rae, New Order's Gillian Gilbert and Stephen Morris, DJs Ana Matronic, Trevor Nelson and Norman Jay, Heaven's 17's Glenn Gregory and Martyn Ware, journalist Sian Pattenden and presenter Emma Dabiri.

The Sweet Makers

2017

Four modern confectioners recreate the treats of the past, from a Tudor sugar banquet to giant Easter eggs, and discover the roots of our national sweet tooth.

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Is Love Racist? The Dating Game

2017

Emma Dabiri looks at racism in Britain via the world of modern dating, love apps, and a national survey suggesting that young Britons could be more segregated than ever.

Britain's Lost Masterpieces

2016

Series tracking down lost, hidden, and misattributed paintings from local museums and galleries across Britain.

7.1

Have I Got News for You

1990

Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no party, personality or action unscathed in pursuit of laughs.

5.5

Question Time

1979

This topical debate series based on Any Questions? typically features politicians from at least the three major political parties as well as other public figures who answer pre-selected questions put to them by a carefully selected audience.