article_snippet: Writer and broadcaster
article_snippet: In an upcoming Channel 4 documentary, called Things
article_snippet: In the 75-minute documentary, Trevor Phillips delves into Britain's racial tensions and stereotypes as well as hostilities towards immigrants.
article_snippet: Ukip leader Nigel Farage (left) and former prime minister Tony Blair (right) for the documentary, which airs March 19 .
article_snippet: In the documentary, which airs on March 19, Mr Phillips asks Nigel Farage whether attempts to embrace diversity have led to the rise of Ukip.
article_snippet: Former England footballer Les Ferdinand will also feature in the documentary to highlight racial issues in the sport.
article_snippet: Former footballer Les Ferdinand, who is now Director of Football at Queens Park Rangers, will also feature on the programme, to discuss racial issues in the sport . 'the sport points to ways in which we can say what's on we minds without being accused of being bigots.'
article_snippet: Channel 4 head of specialist factual David Glover, who commissioned the documentary, said: 'the sport contains some very uncomfortable facts about race. '