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Food writer Meera Sodha tells the story of the 1972 refugee crisis when thousands of Asian people arrived in Britain after being expelled from
Uganda by dictator Idi Amin.

Food writer Meera Sodha tells the story of the 1972 refugee crisis, when thousands of Asian people arrived in Britain after being expelled from Uganda by dictator Idi Amin. Meera's own family was caught up in the crisis. She meets Ugandan Asians and examines the archives to discover how the refugees received a mixed reception on arrival in Britain.

59 minutes

Last on

Tue 8 Nov 202200:30

Music Played

  • Arvo Pärt

    Spiegel im Spiegel

  • Donny Osmond

    Puppy Love

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterMeera Sodha
ProducerEd Barlow
Series ProducerDiana Hare
Executive ProducerTony Parker

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