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Gurinder Chadha

Celebrities trace their ancestry. Director Gurinder Chadha learns about her father's life in Kenya and her grandmother's experiences during the partition of India.

Gurinder Chadha, director of Bend It Like Beckham, grew up in Southall in West London. But she was born in Kenya, and her family's story is tied up with that of the British Empire. Gurinder traces her ancestors' history, from her father's life in colonial Kenya to her grandmother's experiences during the partition of India. She tries to uncover a family secret and a mystery African cousin.

1 hour

Last on

Wed 10 May 2006 03:05

Broadcast

  • Wed 10 May 2006 03:05

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