LEGACY: On a Bet and a Prayer - Documentary Film Screening
Tue 20 May
|Login Lounge
A young woman embarks on a journey of adventure, excitement and hard work. From the vibrant city of Lagos to the suburbs of Essex, Mary Stretch navigates a world full of glass ceilings to becoming one of the 1st black female producer/presenters on BBC radio and television.
Time & Location
20 May 2025, 18:30 – 21:00
Login Lounge, Park St, Camberley GU15 3PL, UK
About the Event
PRIVATE SCREENING
This event is brought to you by Something Big and Race Excellence, with thanks to the Login Lounge for hosting.
On a Bet and a Prayer tells the story of a young woman who embarks on a journey of adventure, excitement, and hard work. From the vibrant city of Lagos to the suburbs of Essex, Mary Stretch (then known as Pett), navigates a world full of glass ceilings to become (among other pioneering roles) one of the first black female producer/presenter on BBC radio and television.
How did a black woman, born in Nigeria and completing her early education in Essex, become such a pioneer and trailblazer?