Black Earth Rising As a child, Kate Ashby was rescued from the horrific aftermath of the Rwandan genocide and brought to the UK. But the tragic shadow of her past proves impossible to escape. Details Casts Videos Galleries Posters Season Lists Title Black Earth Rising Genres Drama Crime First Air Date 2018-09-10 Last Air Date 2018-10-29 Episode Runtime 01 Hours 00 Minutes Total Season(s) 1 Total Episode(s) on All Seasons 8 Runtime 60 Production Companies Drama Republic, Eight Rooks Michaela Coel... Kate Ashby... John Goodman... Michael Ennis... Noma Dumezweni... Alice Munezero... Lucian Msamati... David Runihura... Tyrone Huggins... Patrice Ganimana... Tamara Tunie... Eunice Clayton... Emmanuel Imani... Florence Karamera... Abena Ayivor... President Bibi Mundanzi... Black Earth Rising: Launch Trailer - BBC (Trailer) Original Size (3840x2160) Original Size (3840x2160) Original Size (1920x1080) Original Size (1920x1080) Original Size (1920x1080) Original Size (1440x2160) Original Size (1440x2160) Original Size (1200x1800) Original Size (595x892) Season 1 8 Episode(s) 2018-09-10