As part of Pride month, join the team behind CBBC
football drama, Jamie Johnson, to discuss the latest hard-hitting storyline and
the importance of visible LGBT role-models in children’s programming and sport.
The panel focuses on a powerful storyline
unfolding in CBBC’s popular drama, Jamie Johnson, as a character comes
out to his family and team-mates. Alex Kay-Jelski (editor-in-chief, The
Athletic) hosts the discussion with BAFTA nominated writer Shaun Duggan; actors
Laquarn Lewis, Patrick Ward and Head of Content for BBC Children’s, Cheryl
Taylor. The panel addresses how to tackle storylines for maximum impact
and relevance to young viewers; the importance of LGBT+ role-models; and
the role of the BBC in championing harder-hitting content for its audience. Hugo Scheckter (Head of Player Care at West Ham United) also
joins the conversation to look at the way professional football is tackling the
challenges and driving positive change.
Jamie
Johnson is produced by Short Form Film.
To maximise time for discussion
and Q&A, clips will not be shown as part of this event. We recommend
watching episode 8, series 5 (Outside the Box) in advance of this session which
is available on CBBC and iPlayer from 17.00 BST on 25 June.