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The Buddha of SuburbiaSeries 1
Episode 1 of 2

Hanif Kureishi's drama about an Anglo-Indian teen's sexual and political awakening during the mid-1970s.

When Karim's friend Jamila's future husband arrives from Bombay, he seems more interested in finding 221b Baker Street.

1 hour, 54 minutes

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Wed 17 Aug 202222:10
BBC Four

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Music Played

  • David Bowie

    Fill Your Heart

  • Pink Floyd

    Us And Them

  • David Bowie

    Changes

  • Joan Armatrading

    Woncha Come On Home

  • The Velvet Underground

    I'm Waiting For The Man

  • Bob Marley & The Wailers

    Stir It Up

  • David Bowie

    Sound And Vision

  • David Bowie

    Buddha of Suburbia

Credits

Karim AmirNaveen Andrews
JamilaNisha K. Nayar
ChangezHarish Patel
Margaret AmirBrenda Blethyn
Haroon AmirRoshan Seth
Eva KaySusan Fleetwood
Charlie KaySteven Mackintosh
Matthew PykeDonald Sumpter
WriterHanif Kureishi
DirectorRoger Michell

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