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Although BET UK is in its early days, with limited viewing there have
already been murmurs of boredom from the general public. Simone, 19
from Bristol says, ‘I hardly watch it, they just seem to show the same
programmes over and over.’ There have also been issues with the con-
tent, according to Tobi, 25 from London who thinks the doom and gloom
true stories are clichéd. ‘I would like to see more success stories of
young and old black people and not from selling drugs...I’m getting tired
of the whole Jay Z success story.’
Despite its gripes BET UK is not all bad, with shows like BET Honours
“I would like to see more success stories
of young and old black people and not
from selling drugs...I’m getting tired of
the whole Jay Z success story.”
celebrating the multitude of black talent and achievement, Hell Date, a
reality dating show with a twist and the uplifting music show Celebration
of Gospel, the channel has the potential to keep audiences glued.
With the promise of a ‘more regionalised look...that reflects the UK
marketplace’ from the Senior Vice President of BET and Alicia Keys
hinting that BET will see ‘American artists and British artists merge more’
ds by Rachelle Hall
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BET UK has the potential to be an enjoyable channel. W
big in the game
up with the name and I liked it. We can bring your end at 2am sometimes!
thoughts to reality regarding jewellery; your imagina-
tion is your limit. We don’t just make diamond-set What’s been the highlight of owning your own
jewellery we use semi-precious stones also. business so far?
I am my own boss and I have a certain type of
How can you ensure that you’re not using conflict freedom, but I am very busy too. But when you make
diamonds? that special piece for someone you get amazing
The diamonds we use have all been through the satisfaction from making them happy. Also I was in
Kimberley Process and are certificated so their Jamaica for one of my clients wedding, we made the
history can be traced. Our diamonds are cut in Israel engagement ring and wedding bands for the couple
and Antwerp. so being there on their special day was lovely espe-
cially as the rings looked beautiful and everyone was
How do you source your clients? asking about them!
Our clients come from all different walks of life,
businessmen/women, entertainers and professional www.diamondthoughts.co.uk
footballers.
Anyone famous?
We have made jewellery for some clients who are fa-
mous but I’m not sure if they would want us to reveal
their business!
Talk me through a typical day in your life.
I’ll get up at 9am and walk my two American
Bulldogs, that’s the only thing typical and consist-
ent about my day! I am always all over the country
meeting new and existing clients. Twice a week I’ll be
in Hatton Garden workshop making sure everything
is running smoothly. I’m constantly in contact with
Justin on our blackberry messenger! My day could
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