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10,000 Rupees

Episode 2 of 10

He got the first question right, but can Ram Mohammad Thomas win a billion on the Indian TV game show? Stars Anand Tiwari.

By Ayeesha Menon, from the novel by Vikas Swarup.

Now 16, Thomas lives in a decrepit slum in Mumbai with his best friend Salim. When Shantaram, an alcoholic scientist down on his luck, moves in next door with his wife and daughter, Thomas has to protect them from his violent outbursts, with tragic consequences.

Thomas ...... Anand Tiwari
Prem Kumar ...... Sohrab Ardeshir
Shantaram ...... Kenneth Desai
Mrs Shantaram ...... Ayeesha Menon
Gudiya ...... Pooja Ruparel

Other parts played by Rajit Kapur and Nadir Khan.

Directed by John Dryden.

15 minutes

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Sun 31 May 202019:00
BBC Radio 4

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