Synopsis
The Sharma family reflect on their time-travelling journey through British Asian history and discover what has changed for second and third generations in the 21st century.
- Programme: Back in Time for Birmingham
- Episode: 4
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2022
- History | Migration & Empire
Licence: ERA Licence required
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