THE BBC's Diversity Chief has said Idris Elba’s Luther ‘didn't feel authentically black because he had no black friends'. Idris, 48, has played the titular detective since 2010, however Miranda Wayland has now said that despite being a landmark moment for the BBC, the series is only superficially diverse and could have been even more authentic.
She added that the Corporation - which has since produced acclaimed programmes such as A Suitable Boy and Small Axe - is now working to portray minority groups in a more rounded and convincing way.
Speaking at the MIPTV conference this week, Miranda said: "When [Luther] first came out everybody loved the fact that Idris Elba was in there — a really strong, black character lead.
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