Curry Canyon

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In the heart of Glasgow’s “Curry Canyon” during the 2009 recession, aspiring journalist Halima returns home to help at her family’s struggling tandoori restaurant, just as a campaign erupts to crown chicken tikka masala a Scottish national treasure. While her dad sees opportunity in the publicity, Halima’s exposé on the roots of the dish sparks unintended consequences that could upend everything. A warm-hearted drama exploring family, food, and the price of telling your truth. This drama is fictional, but is inspired by the real 2009 campaign to recognise Chicken Tikka Masala as a Glaswegian invention. CAST (in order of appearance) Halima .... Talia Marwaha Waseem ..... Shahan Hamza Zainab ..... Zara Janjua Usama ..... Archie Lal Jennifer ..... Aoife Moss News Reporter/Officer ..... Jason Barnett Writer ..... maatin Director ..... Anne Isger Sound ..... Andy Garrett and Keith Graham Production Co-ordinator ..... Ben Hollands A BBC Studios Audio Production MAATIN maatin is a British Indian, London-based writer, dramaturg, and producer who focuses on Muslim storytelling, working across theatre, radio, television, and film. His debut play, Duck, ran at the Arcola Theatre in London in 2023. His play Friday at the masjid is a winner of the RSC’s 37 Plays, and longlisted for The Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting 2022 and the Soho Theatre’s Verity Bargate Award 2022. This is maatin's second play for BBC Radio 4; his first was Yusuf and the Whale (2024).