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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Happy #BlackHistoryMonth. I adapted my book ‘Coming to England’ for the @BBC to celebrate our history and it won an @RTS_media award back in 2003. So proud. Hope you enjoy watching the film it was made with love @CBeebiesHQ Source: BBC

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

These are some of the hairstyles I wore on Playschool and Play Away with my silver heart and polo earrings 50 years ago. The BBC used to send out instructions of how to bead your hair to look like Floella

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Today it’s 50 years since I first presented Playschool wearing my blue beads and silver heart. I adore bringing joy into the lives of my Playschool Babies during the 12 years I was on the programme. ❤️

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Thank you everyone for your happy birthday wishes especially from my #Playschool Babies. I feel truly blessed. Sending virtual hugs to you all full of joy and happiness. Keep smiling ❤️❤️

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Feeling blessed today on my 77th birthday ❤️🥳❤️

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Happiness is like an elusive butterfly, when you find it grab it with both hands and place it deep in your heart ❤️

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

My handsome dad would have been 100yrs old today.He was an adventurous, talented and clever man who opened his children’s eyes to the world. He & my beloved mum inspired, motivated and encouraged us to be successful in our chosen professions. He may be gone but never forgotten ❤️

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

So wonderful that @CBeebiesHQ is celebrating #Windrush Day by featuring my book ‘Coming to England’ read by David Olusoga on #CBeebies #BedtimeStories ❤️

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

I helped establish this National Windrush Monument to celebrate the contributions made by the #Windrush Generation. Today I am lobbying in @UKHouseofLords for justice for the Windrush victims.Have an inspirational #WindrushDay ❤️

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Had the most fantastic and exciting day at Royal Ascot wearing my 40 year old vintage hat, I felt quite spoilt. So loved going to #RoyalAscot❤️

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Had the most inspirational day at the BFI celebrating 20 years of screening my film Coming to England to hundreds of schoolchildren. One little girl brought tears to my eyes when she told me ‘I melted her heart after hearing me speak’. I feel truly blessed ❤️

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Asking question in @UKHouseofLords about #Windrush victims and the huge inconsistency in treatment even between siblings and why victims are not offered legal aid like other compensation schemes to help with the complex application process @LibDems

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

My #Gnome for #ChelseaFlowerShow is decorated with blue beads and my iconic silver heart for my #Playschool Babies as it represents 50 years since I first appeared on Playschool.You can bid for it @rhs.org.uk/chelsea-gnomes. Funds are to encourage kids to garden ❤️

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Saluting women across the world on International Women’s Day. Remember you are role models to other women making them feel ‘Yes I can’ they need to see it to be it. These two women, my beloved mum and Tony Lothian, made me feel anything was possible. They are always in my heart ♥️

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Wonderful to have received a Power of Women award- Dress for Success #GiveToGain ❤️❤️

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Thought for the day: ‘Happiness is like an elusive butterfly that can’t be held permanently. So enjoy it when it happens knowing it will get you through the hard times. Cos a grateful heart protects you from negative thoughts’. Keep smiling ❤️

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Thought for the day: ‘Don’t be trapped by doubt and fear, free your mind with positive thoughts, cos every disappointment is an appointment with something better. So don’t give up, keep believing with hope alive in your heart’. ♥️

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

I met Jesse Jackson in 2007 at the unveiling of the statue of Nelson Mandela in Parliament Square and thought what a great President he would have made. He paved the way for Barack Obama. May he rest in peace 🙏🏾🙏🏾

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Thought for the day: ‘Fight despair with positivity, show kindness and say thank you even for the smallest things’❤️

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Hope you receive unconditional love on Valentine’s Day❤️

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

It was very exciting delivering the #keynote speech at the Education Insights conference on #Citizenship and meeting teachers who are our children’s guardian angels. Many were my #Playschool Babies ❤️❤️

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

It’s 27 years now since I’ve been involved with marathon running. Yesterday I gave my annual motivational talk to @barnardos #London marathon runners with the inspirational Daley Thompson, who should be knighted for his contribution to British sport @Daley_thompson

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

It was great singing and rocking with my band #Vintage last night at @DingwallsLive raising money for children with cancer @GOSHCharity We rocked and I loved every moment ❤️@KMFollett

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Thought to share: ‘Life is like a school with many lessons to learn. So pay close attention and use the knowledge well not just to benefit yourself but to help others’❤️

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Thought for the day: ‘You never know when life might end and it’s not where you started but what you did along the way and where you ended up that matters. So pave the way for others with love joy and happiness always leaving a positive impact’ ❤️❤️

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

I fully support the #Bereaved parents in their fight to gain access to their deceased children’s social media accounts which could contain crucial evidence. You would want to if it was your child @BBCNews @BBCBreakfast @UKHouseofLords

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Can’t believe I’m seeing the first daffodil in my garden to show its delightful bloom so early. I so love nature ❤️

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

It was an honour to take part in the 45th anniversary service of the #NewCrossFire where the names of the 14 young victims were read out and candles lit in their memories. It was very emotional and they should never be forgotten. We live in hope that the crime will be solved🙏🏾

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Thought for the evening: ‘Don’t try too hard to please everyone or to prove yourself…Just Be!’ That was one of the best pieces of advice a wise man gave me years ago. Keep smiling with hope in your heart ♥️

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

So love this #NewYears message that was sent to me and wanted to share it with everyone. Hope 2026 brings them all your way with my unconditional love ❤️❤️

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Happy New Year everyone especially my #Playschool Babies. Remember to spread as much unconditional love, joy, peace, kindness and positivity wherever you go. Keep hope in your heart and make your world shine with happiness ❤️

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

The whole experience of being part of #TheMaskedSinger Christmas Special was quite unique, the secrecy was amazing! I loved singing Run Run Rudolph on the show. Oh what fun ❤️🤩🎄❤️

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Merry Christmas everyone, especially my #Playschool Babies. Be kind, considerate and compassionate as the festive season continues. Spread joy everywhere you go and remember the best gift you can give is unconditional love ❤️🎄❤️

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Had the most wonderful time celebrating the beginning of the festive season. Hope everyone enjoys whatever they are doing to celebrate this special time of the year ❤️🎄❤️

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Adored chatting to Anita Rani on the #BBC programme ‘My Life at Christmas’ as it’s one of my favourite time of the year ❤️❤️🎄❤️❤️ www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Thought for the week : ‘Every disappointment is an appointment with something better. So don’t let depression take over your mind if things don’t go your way, just believe and hope everything will work out for the better’ Keep smiling ❤️

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Thought for the day: ‘A little kindness and consideration goes a long way. It gives joy and happiness to the soul’ Keep smiling ❤️

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Thought of the day: ‘Show unconditional love as you never know what others might be going through, including the person next to you. Remember the more you give the more joy you receive’ Keep smiling ❤️

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Thought for day: ‘The festive season can be stressful, so don’t let anger and frustration control you. Keep smiling it does you the world of good’ ❤️❤️

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Thought for the day: ‘As the festive season approaches stay in control of your mind. Practice mental strength and stay positive’. Keep smiling ❤️

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Thought for the day: ‘Keep Hope and goodness in your heart and let them light up the path as you move forward in this unpredictable world we live in’ ❤️

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Adored reading at the magical Christmas Carol Concert tonight in aid of @ProstateUK My fellow reader Charles Dance was magnificent. Please support this amazing charity as they save lives ❤️❤️

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Every child deserves the joy of reading. So from 2–9 Dec, Business in the Community is fundraising to provide 21,000 kids a book of their own this Christmas. Every donation made during this time will be doubled. please support url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/wh09CP73vF...

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1 in 11 children from low-income backgrounds in the UK don’t own a book, limiting their chances to succeed. This Christmas, our campaign aims to deliver over 21,000 books to children in twelve underse...

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Celebrated the 30th anniversary of the publication of my book ‘Coming to England’ with the first publishers Colin & Pam Webb, who have always been supportive and believed in me.They are my guardian angels ❤️

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Just been given these beautiful flowers. Oh I do love nature and feel totally blessed ❤️

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Thought for the day: ‘Adversity can break you or make you stronger, let it be the latter by using the power of your mind’❤️

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

I’m delighted to be joining @ProstateUK for their gorgeous #Christmas carols. It’s the perfect way to kick off the festive season. Do come join us!

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

My book ‘Coming to England’ was first published 30yrs ago by the visionary @ColinThomasWebb 3 other editions have now been published & read by millions of children.I wrote the book through the eyes of the child cos #childhoodlastsalifetime . @MacmillanKidsUK

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

For years I’ve been speaking out in UKHouseofLords about the harms of Online porn including choking which finally the government says will be made illegal. I weep when I think how much damage has to be done especially to our children before we get change

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