Pa Salieu Documentary Release Date

The Trials of Pa Salieu, following the British-Gambian musician, will air on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer on March 24.

The documentary follows Pa Salieu as he attempts to rebuild his life and career after prison, navigating the realities of life on probation—including curfews, travel restrictions and the risk of recall—as he works toward a major comeback performance at Glastonbury.

The Trials of Pa Salieu is the directorial debut for filmmaker Flynn Esther, who is part of the BBC’s new directors scheme. The executive producers for Rogan Productions are Jenny Popplewell and James Rogan. The documentary is produced by Rogan Productions for BBC Three and iPlayer.