Indian History
As Delhi plays host to the Commonwealth Games, William Dalrymple explores India's incredible history, featuring Mark Tully, Navdip Dhariwal and Sarfraz Manzoor.
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Memories of the Raj
Kim Prior, from The School of Scottish Studies, interviews retired Indian Army Major Peter Rattray, in the company of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ journalist George Hume.
Duration: 05:44
Going Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
A 1987 programme commemorating the 40th anniversary of India and Pakistan's independence, with Scottish memories of service in British India.
Duration: 48:30
Bombay Mix
Phil Taylor explores the modern vitality of India's most populous city.
Duration: 27:15
William Dalrymple
William Dalrymple discusses his life in India and his new book, Nine Lives.
Duration: 14:37
Usual Suspects – Mark Tully
Mark Tully, former chief of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Delhi Bureau talks with Pat Kane.
Duration: 50:33
The Last Post
This is the beguiling story of India's last pigeon post service.
Duration: 27:37
The Sufi and the Shrine
William Dalrymple explores the Islamic Sufi tradition in India.
Duration: 44:18
A Hole in the Wall
Navdip Dhariwal visited high-tech India, exploring the country's digital divide.
Duration: 54:48
Brits in Bollywood
Sarfraz Manzoor meets British actors attempting to make it big in Bollywood.
Duration: 27:53
Bombay's Beatle
Sarfraz Manzoor meets the Mumbai musicians who recorded with George Harrison.
Duration: 28:45
Broadcasts
- Wed 6 Oct 2010 00:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland Extra
- Wed 13 Oct 2010 00:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland Extra
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