Actor Eddie Marsan: 'UK drama too white, middle-class'
The actor Eddie Marsan has called for more investment in drama saying it's essential for the 'social cohesion' of the country.
He told 5 live's Dan Walker he thinks many dramas are from written, and produced from one perspective - "the white, privileged, middle class perspective"
Marsan stated he felt all aspects of society should be represented on screen and in theatre, because if it's not: "I worry about the cohesion in this country".
Eddie Marsan stars in the drama Jonathan Strange and Mr Norell, which is on Sunday at 9pm on 成人快手 ONE
This clip is originally from 5 live Afternoon Edition on Wednesday 13th May 2015
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