Best UK Images Production Ltd — Documentary Film & TV Production

Best UK Images Production Ltd is a London-based film and television production company led by founder Claudine Boothe. We develop and produce original documentary series and feature films, with a special focus on African heritage, Black history, sport, music, and the cultural questions that shape the modern world.

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History of Athletics in Africa: From 1904 to Paris 2024

30 October 2026

From the first Black Africans at the 1904 Olympics to Kip Keino in Mexico City, the 1976 boycott, the World Championships era and Letsile Tebogo in Paris.

Ancient Egyptian Sports: What the Tomb Paintings Show

29 October 2026

Wrestlers by the hundred at Beni Hasan, the pharaoh’s Heb-Sed run, Amenhotep II’s archery, stick fighting, Nile water jousting, hockey and senet.

History of Football in Africa: From 1862 to Morocco 2022

27 October 2026

From the first recorded games in South Africa in 1862 to Egypt in 1934, the founding of CAF, the 1966 boycott and Morocco's World Cup semi-final in 2022.

First African Olympic Gold Medalist: Who Was It Really?

23 October 2026

Abebe Bikila won the Rome 1960 marathon barefoot and became the first Black African Olympic champion. But Reggie Walker and El Ouafi had won gold before him.

First Black Professional Footballer: Arthur Wharton

20 October 2026

Arthur Wharton, born on the Gold Coast in 1865, equalled a world sprint record, kept goal in the First Division and ended his days as a Yorkshire miner.

Black British History Documentaries: 7 Essential Films

16 October 2026

Seven documentaries that put Black British history on screen, from David Olusoga’s Black and British and Steve McQueen’s Uprising to Skin and Coal at 40.

Decolonising the Curriculum: What Does It Mean?

9 October 2026

What does decolonising the curriculum mean? From Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o and Rhodes Must Fall to “Why is my curriculum white?” and the new Curriculum for Wales, explained in plain words.

What Does MOBO Stand For?

6 October 2026

MOBO stands for Music of Black Origin. Who founded the MOBO Awards, when they began in 1996, what they cover and who won at the 30th-anniversary ceremony in 2026.

Sports Invented in Africa

3 October 2026

Wrestling, stick fighting, hockey, running, archery, swimming and board games: the earliest evidence for many of the world’s sports comes from Africa. Ten sports with African roots.

Skin and Coal at 40: Black Coal Miners in Britain

29 September 2026

Claudine Boothe’s first independent documentary, on two generations of Black British coal miners in Doncaster, Leeds and Nottingham, turns 40 this Black History Month.

Urgent Alert: How Trump's Tariffs Jeopardize Hollywood.

18 May 2025

Cultural Exchange through UK-US co-productions, and US film studios, do utilize distinctive stories, cultural visions, and filmmaking aesthetics, which sustain American filmmaking. Tariffs could end this exchange.

"IS JAMAICA READY": Assessing the Nation's Preparedness for a Republican Future

5 December 2024

Jamaica's potential transition from a constitutional monarchy to a republic has been a subject of intense debate for decades. The documentary "IS JAMAICA READY" delves into the political, social, and economic complexities.

William Chapman-Nyaho and Black Classical Music

18 June 2024

For centuries, generations of Black musicians have fought racism and its debilitating impact upon life; William Chapman-Nyaho is no different. He's just one of the freshest virtuosos, perhaps destined to become piano doyen.

Teenage Notes on Blackness and MOBO

26 March 2024

Within the UK, the MOBO Awards stands out as a leading light of celebration in the effulgent tapestry of the music industry. MOBO stands for 'Music of Black Origin'. It began in 1996, showcasing genres from Hip-Hop, RnB to Reggae and Jazz.

Is Black Africa ready for world leadership

17 January 2024

Neanderthal foreign policies are failing to stop the Israeli-Hamas war. So 'Trilateral Humanism', led by South Africa, has stepped up. South Africa has channeled international rage into litigation at the International Court of Justice.

Marketing and the Race Card

23 October 2023

In the dynamic world of marketing, it is important to acknowledge diversity, especially inclusiveness, as it is one of the many keys to success in a world that lacks black representation.

Media Preserves Cuba's Natural History

15 September 2023

The Indian Cave in Cuba is a multifaceted wonder that intertwines the natural world with sacred history. In recent years, its enthralling story has gained global attention.

Are Africans bottom of the pile

16 August 2023

There's no question that Asians are in the ascendancy. Chinese dominate world finance to the extent that they own at least 50% of world economy. So where do Africans fit in the global socio-economic landscape?

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