Empire-ical Evidence. Image shows from L to R: Anuvab Pal, Andy Zaltzman. Copyright: Somethin' Else
Empire-ical Evidence

Empire-ical Evidence

  • Radio stand-up
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2018
  • 2 episodes (1 series)

Andy Zaltzman and Anuvab Pal examine the legacy of the British Empire.

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Series 1, Episode 2

Andy and Anuvab wander around Kolkata, from the colonial seat of power that is now a library, to the Army garrison that replaced the site of one of the most infamous events of the Raj.

Further details

Andy and Anuvab wander around Kolkata, from the colonial seat of power that is now a library, to the Army garrison that replaced the site of one of the most infamous events of the Raj. What and who have we chosen to remember, and what have we decided to forget? Andy and Anuvab offer up contrasting perspectives on the shared history between Britain and India.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 17th October 2018
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

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Date Time Channel
Wednesday 24th October 2018 7:30am Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 24th October 2018 5:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 24th October 2018 10:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 25th October 2018 5:30am Radio 4 Extra
Monday 11th July 2022 11:00pm Radio 4
Thursday 21st September 2023 7:30am Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 21st September 2023 12:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 21st September 2023 5:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Friday 22nd September 2023 2:30am Radio 4 Extra

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