"Anita & Me" is based on the award-winning first novel by Meera Syal.

Set in 1972, it's a coming-of-age tale about 12-year-old Meena, the daughter of the only Asian family living in a Midlands mining village. She develops a fascination with Anita, the local beautiful blonde bad girl.

Jonathan Ross spoke to Meera Syal and one of the film's stars, Sanjeev Bhaskar, about their work on the movie, and you can watch the video clips using the links below.

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Meera Syal on the biographical elements of the script.

Sanjeev Bhaskar talks about the character he plays.

Meera and Sanjeev on the Asian community's impact on British film.

"Anita & Me" is released in UK cinemas on Friday 22nd November 2002.