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Modern British Asian stories and experiences explored - this time via music track Zayn Malik, by Riz Ahmed's rap group Swet Shop Boys

What happens after domestic abuse? A mother finds her voice as she fights for justice.

First shown: Fri 20 Feb 2026 | 9 mins

@Pervers3cowgirls go to a clinic to be checked out and mayhem ensues

First shown: Sat 8 Feb 2025 | 5 mins

A group of sex-workers debate how the sex industry's depicted in famous films

First shown: Fri 30 Aug 2024 | 6 mins

One woman's journey from arranged marriage in 80s India to life on a London council estate

First shown: Thu 11 Apr 2024 | 12 mins

British Asian stories with an ode to the unsung local hero - the cornershop boss

First shown: Wed 10 Apr 2024 | 3 mins

Featuring Zayn Malik - a music track by Riz Ahmed's rap group Swet Shop Boys

First shown: Tue 9 Apr 2024 | 3 mins

UNCLE migrates to London, but is it the land of opportunity that he was promised?

First shown: Tue 31 Oct 2023 | 6 mins

Turned down for work, an 80s disabled job-seeker dreams of a better world

First shown: Wed 23 Nov 2022 | 5 mins

A striking modern fable of two women, disability, personal freedom and power

First shown: Wed 16 Nov 2022 | 5 mins

A girl searches for a superpower to help fight her anxiety and depression

First shown: Wed 9 Oct 2019 | 4 mins

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