Three Little Birds is the brand new offering from ITV which began on Sunday evening. Created by legendary comedian and actor, Sir Lenny Henry, the heartwarming drama tells a story of immigration and community.
The six-part programme has also been inspired by the "life-affirming stories" of Lenny's own mother, as well as all those "who have travelled to make Britain their home" – focusing predominantly on three young women who board a ship from Jamaica to Blighty.
Not only has the storyline been praised, but the cast has been applauded for their performances. One star of the show is Javone Prince who stars as Aston, older brother to Leah (Rochelle Neil) and Chantrelle (Saffron Coomber).
Javone is no stranger to TV and has many credits to his name. Find out more about the actor and where you recognise him from below…
Who is Javone Prince?
Javone Prince is a comedian and actor who has appeared in numerous notable television shows. He is perhaps best known for his roles in Phone Shop, Dodger, Horrible Histories and his own sketch show, The Javone Prince Show.
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© James Gourley/BAFTA/ShutterstockJavone, who trained at LAMDA, is also a highly skilled stage actor. As well as being a member of the prestigious National Theatre, he's appeared in productions such as Measure for Measure, Titus Andronicus and Richard III.
Who else is in the cast of Three Little Birds?
The cast of Three Little Birds features incredible talent mostly notably from its rising star trio of leading actresses. Yazmin Belo – about whom you can read more here – plays the part of Hosanna Drake.
© Ricky DarkoAppearing alongside Yazmin are Rochelle Neil, who plays Leah, and Saffron Coomber who plays Leah's sister Chantrelle. Saffron previously starred in Tracy Beaker Returns and EastEnders, while viewers may recognise Rochelle from The Nevers and Guilt. Also in the cast are: Bobby Gordon, Arthur Darvill and Beth Hayes.
![Aston [Javone Prince], Hosanna [Yazmin Belo], Leah [Rochelle Neil] and Rev. Bunting [Dan Teasel] in Three Little Birds on ITV](https://images.hellomagazine.com/horizon/original_aspect_ratio/fa0d363aeb88-threelittlebirdssr1ep221.jpg)
© Matt TowersWhat is Three Little Birds about?
The synopsis for Three Little Birds explains: "[The show] will introduce Dudley and the rest of the world to gregarious sisters Leah and Chantrelle and their virtuous, bible-loving acquaintance, Hosanna, as they board a cruise ship from Jamaica bound for a new life in Blighty.
"Lured to the UK in search of new beginnings and by their older brother Aston who asks Leah and Chantrelle if they'll bring him a potential wife from back home, they convince Hosanna to give up her job as a trainee nurse and embark upon the journey to 'the mother country.'
© Matt Towers"An effervescent mix of strong personalities they all have very different reasons for leaving their family and friends behind in Clarendon, Jamaica, though they soon discover it’s not all it’s cracked up to be, not least the dramatic change in weather.
"While we learn shocking truths about the lives they left behind the voyage of discovery is not smooth sailing for our trio, but they are determined to succeed and overcome the many obstacles of integration and build a new life in Britain."
