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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.
Last on
Wed 17 Aug 2022
22:00
Music Played
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David Bowie
Buddha of Suburbia
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Hanif Kureishi |
Series Producer | Simon Goretzki |
Producer | Simon Catt |
Broadcast
- Wed 17 Aug 2022 22:00