Bangla Bantams
Inspired by a true story of how a Bradford Bangladeshi women's group became loyal Bradford City football supporters, but then Covid happens.
Bangla Bantams
by Kamal Kaan and Mary Cooper
This moving and inspiring drama focuses on a fictionalised family, based on the true story of how a Bradford women's community group became part of the Bangla Bantams supporters group for Bradford City Football. When Nessa's son-in-law proposes her Ladies group come and watch the football live, she thinks he's crazy.
Her best friend, Farida thinks differently.
Nessa - Sudha Bhuchar
Farida - Nina Wadia
Lippy - Farzana Dua Elahe
Rukon - Darren Kuppan
Sabina - Natalie Davies
Dave/Football staff - Russell Richardson
Production Co-ordinator - Rachael Brown
Sound - Simon Highfield
Producer/Director - Pauline Harris
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Broadcasts
- Thu 27 Jan 2022 14:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Wed 2 Aug 2023 14:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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