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Indian History

As Delhi plays host to the Commonwealth Games, William Dalrymple explores India's incredible history, featuring Mark Tully, Navdip Dhariwal and Sarfraz Manzoor.

5 hours, 30 minutes

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Wed 13 Oct 201000:30
BBC Radio Scotland Extra

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Chapters

  • Memories of the Raj

    Kim Prior, from The School of Scottish Studies, interviews retired Indian Army Major Peter Rattray, in the company of BBC journalist George Hume.

    Duration: 05:44

  • Going Home

    A 1987 programme commemorating the 40th anniversary of India and Pakistan's independence, with Scottish memories of service in British India.

    Duration: 48:30

  • Bombay Mix

    Phil Taylor explores the modern vitality of India's most populous city.

    Duration: 27:15

  • William Dalrymple

    William Dalrymple discusses his life in India and his new book, Nine Lives.

    Duration: 14:37

  • Usual Suspects – Mark Tully

    Mark Tully, former chief of the BBC's Delhi Bureau talks with Pat Kane.

    Duration: 50:33

  • The Last Post

    This is the beguiling story of India's last pigeon post service.

    Duration: 27:37

  • The Sufi and the Shrine

    William Dalrymple explores the Islamic Sufi tradition in India.

    Duration: 44:18

  • A Hole in the Wall

    Navdip Dhariwal visited high-tech India, exploring the country's digital divide.

    Duration: 54:48

  • Brits in Bollywood

    Sarfraz Manzoor meets British actors attempting to make it big in Bollywood.

    Duration: 27:53

  • Bombay's Beatle

    Sarfraz Manzoor meets the Mumbai musicians who recorded with George Harrison.

    Duration: 28:45

Broadcasts

  • Wed 6 Oct 201000:30
    BBC Radio Scotland Extra
  • Wed 13 Oct 201000:30
    BBC Radio Scotland Extra