Floella Benjamin
Baroness Floella Benjamin is a celebrated actress and TV presenter known for her contributions to children's television in the UK. She played a pivotal role in inspiring Chris Cornell to embark on a ten-year journey of research into his family history, particularly regarding his great-uncle Sidney Cornell's military contributions during World War II.
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Recent news mentions
Baroness Floella Benjamin is one of the event’s patrons.
UWI Benefit Dinner returns to London for second staging | News
Jamaica· 2025-09-27
The statue of Mary Seacole was unveiled by Baroness Floella Benjamin in 2016.
Mary Seacole Trust has new chair on statue anniversary | NewsJamaica· 2025-07-02
Floella Benjamin performed Julia Donaldson's first book as a lilting reggae song on the children's TV show Play School.
‘Oh no! It’s a Gruffalo!’ Julia Donaldson’s 15 best books – ranked! | Books
United Kingdom· 2025-06-16
Floella Benjamin saluted Baroness Kidron for her tenacity and determination to protect creativity.
Peers demand more protection from AI for creativesUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-19
Baroness Floella Benjamin inspired Chris Cornell to spend 10 years sifting through military and civilian archives.
D-Day hero who inspired Call of Duty: Vanguard's Arthur KingsleyUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-16
