PRESS & MEDIA

Ricardo P Lloyd is an actor, writer, presenter, and cultural figure whose work spans film, television, theatre, and national broadcast media. He has appeared across UK and international platforms, with work and commentary featured on BBC radio and television, industry publications, and national press. His profile reflects a growing cultural presence shaped by performance, public conversation, and high profile events and collaborations.

BBC Radio 4 documentary contributor

Patron of Go Live Theatre

£360,000+ raised for charity through high profile cultural events

Ricardo P Lloyd regularly collaborates with PR teams, brands, and cultural institutions on VIP events, premieres, and cultural campaigns.

2025                                                              

• Bucks Free Press: Ricardo P Lloyd helps raise more than £360K for charity
• Ipswich Star: Ipswich-born actor Ricardo P Lloyd returns to BBC Suffolk
• Premiering Now: 25th WhatsOnStage Awards Shine at London Palladium    
• Bluefield Daily Telegraph: Britain The Cut
• The Voice: Ricardo P Lloyd is ready to Go Live
• Ipswich Star: Actor Ricardo P Lloyd announced as new patron of theatre charity 
• Theatre Weekly :Paapa Essiedu, Julie Hesmondhalgh, James Graham and More Join Go Live Theatre as Patrons
• The Stage :James Graham, Paapa Essiedu and Adrian Lester among new Go Live Theatre patrons
• Black Wall St Media: Ricardo P Lloyd Among Star Patrons Championing Theatre Access
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2024                                                              

• Bucks Free Press: Former Buckinghamshire Uni student shines on acting stage
• East Anglian Daily Times: Ipswich-born Ricardo P Lloyd attends Gladiator 2 premiere
• Ipswich Star:Ipswich-born Ricardo P Lloyd attends Gladiator 2 premiere
• GQ:La prima del Gladiatore II è stata una festa del menswear
• GQ:The Gladiator II Premiere Was a Menswear Melee
• Yahoo Finance:Berite Labelle spotted at the Ritz Paris, surrounded by the biggest French influencers, for the pre-launch of her perfume brand, Blone
• Backstage Fca (Youtube): On Aura Tout Vu Haute Couture ILLUSIONS
• Backstage Fca (Article): https://backstage-fca.com/on-aura-tout-vu-illusions/  
• Why We Dont Talk About SWIM (Podcast): Episode Four with Ricardo P Lloyd  
• TECHNIKART: On Aura Tout Vu Couture à IMA
• Podcast: Ricardo P Lloyd Us People Podcast with Savia Rocks (Season 5 ep 203) Us Peoples Podcast Spotify Link 
• The Guardian Nigeria: Nelas Academy Awards nomination for Ricardo P Lloyd sparks international interest
• Menafn: BBC Commissioned Comedy Short“Afrish: An Afro Scot In Brixton” Starring Ricardo P Lloyd To Finally Hit Youtube

2023                           

• BLACK WALL ST. MEDIA: Ricardo P Lloyd’s Approach to Fame and Purpose
• Watch Elevate: Ricardo P Lloyd | British Actor Redefines Success from Shakespeare to International Fame
• Maddison Graph: Ricardo P Lloyd: From Shakespearean Stages to Fashion Runways, the UK’s Rising Star Shines Bright
• The Industry Times: Ricardo P Lloyd Ignites Environmental Revolution Inks Groundbreaking Brand Deal with Australian Wine Powerhouse, The Hidden Sea 
• BNN: Legendary Acting Coach Anna Scher Passes Away, Leaving a Resounding Legacy 
• The Guardian: ‘We’re so lucky to have met her’: Anna Scher’s former students on their lessons in drama and life
• Micah Talks (Youtube): Ricardo P Lloyd: Stereotypes in the Industry, Award Winning Documentary, Changing the Culture & Mor
• Ipswich Star: Anglia Ruskin University recognises Ricardo P Lloyd
• Cambridge Network: Exhibition to celebrate Black alumni is held at ARU 
• Student Pocket Guide: Ricardo P Lloyd: Overcoming Setbacks in the Entertainment Industry 
• Student Pocket Guide: RICARDO P LLOYD: THE POWER OF PERSEVERANCE AND SELF-DETERMINATION
• BBC Radio Suffolk (Radio) 30.03.2023: Wayne Bavin Show
• Harrow Online: Former Harrow College student to star in BBC Comedy
• Times Series: Ricardo P Lloyd stars in BBC's Afrish: An Afroscot in Brixton
• This Is Local London: Ricardo P Lloyd stars in BBC's Afrish: An Afroscot in Brixton
• Brent & Kilburn Times: Ricardo P Lloyd stars in BBC's Afrish: An Afroscot in Brixton
• Broadway World: Ricardo P Lloyd to Portray George Augustus Polgreen Bridgetower at National Maritime Museum
• Student Pocket Guide: Ricardo P Lloyd On Taking Care of One's Self!
• Ipswich Star: Ipswich actor Ricardo P Lloyd to appear in BBC comedy show
•  Ipswich Star: (Tuesday, January 3, 2023, Print)  

2022       

• Ipswich Star: Ricardo P Lloyd has been UK's fast-rising star 
• Jam Magazine (Print) Issue 59 
• London Theatre1: My Name Is Ricardo P Lloyd – BBC Sounds
• BBC Radio London: Eddie Nestor Show (25 July 2022)
• Radio Times: Ricardo P Lloyd: Diversity on and off screen should be the true end goal and not just tokenism
• Daily Star: (Print) Monday 18 July 2022 Radio Choice My Name Is Ricardo P Lloyd 
• The Mail On Sunday: (Print) 17 July  2020 Radio Choice My Name Is Ricardo P Lloyd 
• The Sunday Times: 6 best politics podcasts to listen to now 
• The Yorkshire Post: The Magazine (print) SATURDAY JULY 16 2022 Radio Choice
• The Guardian: From The Good Boss to The Kid Laroi: a complete guide to this week’s entertainment
• Big Issue: Ricardo P Lloyd: ‘I want to see the industry celebrate Black talent instead of pushing actors out’ 
• BBC Radio London (Radio): The Scene with Jaqueline Shepherd (Alice Dale sits in) 13.07.2022 
• Brent & Kilburn Times: Brent actor's BBC documentary on representation
• MyLondon: 'I've turned up to auditions and been given a spliff to play a character just because I was young and Black’ 
• BBC Radio Suffolk (Radio) 5.07.2022: Wayne Bavin Show
•  Visionary Arts: RISING ACTOR TO EXPLORE RACIAL BARRIERS FOR PERFORMERS IN NEW BBC DOCUMENTARY 
• Digital Network: actor’s BBC documentary explores representation in entertainment industry
• Ipswich Star: Actor's BBC documentary to 'shed light' on barriers for black creatives 
• Broadway World: Actor Ricardo P Lloyd To Explore Racial Barriers To Black Performers In BBC Documentary
• The Stage: Actor Ricardo P Lloyd to star in BBC documentary exploring race in theatre
• In Your Area: Chelmsford's Anglia Ruskin University recognises rising actor
• Student Pocket Guide: WHY I AM SO OVER THE WILL SMITH OSCAR INCIDENT!
• Brent & Kilburn Times: Harlesden actor hopes role can inspire black history interest
• The Voice: How Sidney Poitier inspired me to be excellent and among the stars 

2021

• USA Wire: Watch Out For Ricardo P. Lloyd
• Daily Mail: EastEnders' Jessie Wallace puts on a glamorous display to attend Amy: Beyond The Stage 
• The Guardian: Saturday Issue No.7, 6 November 2021 (Print) 
• The Guardian: David Harewood We’re still dealing with perceptions of what Black can be  (Online,2021)
• Jamaica Gleaner: Young actor sets sights on Hollywood (Online, Print,2021)
• The Weekly Gleaner: Young actor sets sights on Hollywood (Print, 2021) 
• The Stage: Ricardo P Lloyd “I want to tell stories that reflect people from all walks of life” Interview (Online,Print 2021)
• The Church times: Interview: Ricardo P. Lloyd, actor (Online, 2021) 
• Bucks Free press: Black History Month: Buckinghamshire New University to hold special event (online,2021)
• The Fan Carpet Transitioning From Stage To Screen: A Conversation With Rising Star Ricardo P. Lloyd (Online,2021) 
• The Independent  'As a black British actor I have been Stereotyped one too many times'(Online,2021)
• The Voice  Black British Actor says the UK still has a problem with race
• Bucks Free Press  Former Bucks New Uni student named among actors to watch out for  (Online,2021) 
• Ipswich Star 'Live your dreams' actor born in Ipswich looking to Hollywood (Online, 2021)
• East Anglian Daily Times (Print,2021)
• Brent & Kilburn Times  Ricardo P Lloyd writes film (Online,2021)
• Brent & Kilburn Times  'Ricardo P Lloyd Chats to Hollywood stars' (Online,2021)
• The Times Radio: Ayesha Hazarika, Drive-time show (Radio, Aired 27.03.2021)
• Student Pocket Guide: CREATING YOUR OWN PATH: AN INTERVIEW WITH RICARDO P LLOYD (Online, 2021)
• Brent & Kilburn Times (Online,2021)
• Spotlight: Self- Motivating through difficult times with Ricardo P. Lloyd (Online, 2021)

2020

• The Voice (Print) January 2020 Issue No. 1904 
• Threads Radio/creativealliancepodcast 'Being Me' (2020)
• Connect Magazine 2020 (Anglia Ruskin University, Print, 2020) 
• The Bucks Student (Edition 85, Print ,2020 )  
• mylondon.news (October, 2020)
• Netil Radio The Thursday Fry Up Show with George (29 October 2020)
• Integrity magazine Issue 14 (November,2020)
• About Insider Interview (Online,2020)
• Jam Mag Issue 52 (Print,2020)  

2019

• The Guardian; Gang fights, Ophelia up close, and Mark Rylance. Happy birthday, Shakespeare (Print and Online 2019)
• ITV News London Exclusion coverage Ria Chatterjee (TV, 2019) 
• BBC Radio London Breakfast show with Vanessa Feltz (Radio, Aired 23.10.2019) 
• BBC Sunday Morning Live (TV) series 10 episode 20 (2019)
•  Premier Radio/Premier gospel :Actors Ricardo P Lloyd , Andrew Senesie Interviewed by Theo Manderson (Radio, Aired 31.10.2019)
• Premier Radio/Premier gospel: Your shout with Theo Manderson (Radio, Aired 23.12.2019)
• Brent & Kilburn Times (Print and Online, 2019)   
• The Upcoming: 'Excluded at Intermission Theatre' (Online,2019)