Three Million: 5. Ghosts
Three million people died in the Bengal Famine - but why are they not better remembered in Britain, India and Bangladesh?
The Bengal Famine, particularly the experiences of people in the rural areas who suffered the most, is not well remembered today. There is no memorial, museum, or plaque to the victims or survivors anywhere in the world.
One man has made it his life’s work to record their testimonies with paper and pen. Kavita hears from him - and tries to understand more about why the three million people who perished aren’t better remembered or memorialised in India, Bangladesh and Britain.
Presenter Kavita Puri
Series Producer: Ant Adeane
Editor: Emma Rippon
Sound Design and Mix: Eloise Whitmore
Production Coordinator: Maria Ogundele
Original Music: Felix Taylor
With thanks to Dr Janam Mukherjee and Professor Joya Chatterji
Interviews conducted by Lance Brennan courtesy of University of Cambridge
Interviews with GS Khosla courtesy of University of Cambridge
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