I've been catching up on Hollyoaks today- it's a guilty pleasure of mine. I've just watched one of the best episodes I've ever seen. The whole episode focuses on two women going through the same thing: one is black the other white. They both have found breast lumps and they have a doctor's appointment to get it checked out. Also that day they're both being interviewed for a Business woman of the year award. Both their mornings start off hectically. They both run out of foundation so the white woman uses the free sample that came with a magazine she bought. The black woman can't use the free sample cos obviously it's for white women.
The black woman's partner tells her she doesn't need support because she's a strong independent black queen. He thinks the white woman needs supporting because 'you know, she's a bit of a princess and needs looking after'.
When they both go to the doctor's appointment they find the appointment has been double booked so only one can have the appointment. The white woman bursts into tears so they give the appointment to her. The black woman is told to have some sympathy and stop being so aggressive when she speaks up that it's unfair.
In the Businesswoman of the year Interview they both turn up late. The interviewer makes snide comments like 'are you always late?' to the black woman while brushing off the lateness with the white woman.
This is just a really quick summary, but it was an excellent episode and I'd recommend people get it on E4 catch-up and have a watch.
Here's a short clip Hollyoaks shared on their twitter account: twitter.com/Hollyoaks/status/1382399862327668738?s=19