Idris Elba claims there is more opportunity and diversity at the car plant he used to work at in Dagenham than on British TV.
During a 30-minute speech to MPs, the actor explained how he had to travel to the US to take lead parts because none were available in the UK.
It was only after he starred in The Wire that he landed a leading role in UK drama Luther.
"The Britain I come from is the most successful, diverse, multicultural country on the earth," said the 43-year-old.
"But here's my point: you wouldn't know it if you turned on the TV.
"So many of our creative decision-makers share the same background - and they decide what stories get told."
On life before acting, Elba added: "My dad worked in a car factory, so before I could get any work as an actor, I ended up doing night shifts at Dagenham.
"In fact Ford Dagenham had more opportunity and diversity than the TV industry I was trying to break into."
Elba was speaking on the eve of a major TV industry conference on diversity.
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