[5] It was written and directed by John Ridley and stars Idris Elba, Freida Pinto and Babou Ceesay in leading roles.

[1][6] A love story set against the backdrop of one of the most politically explosive times in UK history.

[19] Several former BBP members have responded to the controversy including, Neil Kenlock,[12] Farrukh Dhondy,[3][10] and Elizabeth Obi.

Obi was supportive of Pinto's casting as Jas Mitra, stating that her character "is quite obviously in recognition of Mala Sen, who was part of the leadership of the Black Panther movement....For me it was an absolute pleasure to have Mala's contribution acknowledged through the role of Jas.

"[5] Obi goes on to say that "the portrayal of black women in the first episode was unforgivable, as they are represented solely by Wunmi Mosaku’s character Kenya, a sex worker whose clients include the police inspector Pence."

Later Obi states: "It is impossible to watch Guerrilla without noticing the gaping hole it leaves in the story of the struggle for racial justice.