Synopsis
Forth episode of a groundbreaking BBC drama series from 1967 about the experience of the West Indian community in Birmingham, featuring Errol John in the lead role.
- Programme: Rainbow City
- Episode: 04: Beards and Turbans
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 1967
- History | Civil Rights Movements
Licence: ERA Licence required
Free to watch for UK schools, colleges and universities with an ERA Licence
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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