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Hanif Kureishi Remembers... The Buddha of Suburbia

Writer Hanif Kureishi looks back on how his semi-autographical novel The Buddha of Suburbia became one of the defining Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ dramas of the 1990s.

Writer Hanif Kureishi looks back on how his semi-autobiographical novel The Buddha of Suburbia became one of the defining Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ dramas of the 1990s. He discusses the ways in which it set new standards in representing multicultural Britain, the importance that humour plays in pushing forward serious ideas, and what it was like working with his musical hero, after David Bowie unexpectedly suggested that he write the soundtrack.

8 minutes

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Wed 17 Aug 2022 22:00

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  • David Bowie

    Buddha of Suburbia

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Hanif Kureishi
Series Producer Simon Goretzki
Producer Simon Catt

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