The 14th August 1947 saw the last hours
of British rule in India. At the stroke of midnight, the subcontinent
gained its independence and modern India and Pakistan were born.
To mark this event BBC Video Nation has produced a series of short films
following the British Asian experience in the UK, India
and Pakistan. The films explore subjects including family life,
culture, faith, history and youth, offering a personal perspective on
the links between the UK and Asia in 2007.
THE
BRITISH-ASIAN CONNECTION A collection of short films exploring how British Asians keep in touch
with and celebrate their culture.
PORTRAITS
OF INDIA
How have British and Western influences affected the lives of the rich and
the poor in India? Intimate stories from India.
MIDNIGHT'S
GRANDCHILDREN
Three British teenagers travel to Punjab to see how their families were
affected by Partition and to explore their Hindu, Sikh and Muslim faiths.
TRAVELLERS'
TALES
British Asians travel back to India and Pakistan to discover how the countries
have changed and continue to have shape their lives.
