Series 1, Episode 1
In this first episode, the Calcutta Male Voice Choir perform for the first time outside of India; we meet Guru Mahareshi Yogi; the Teenagers perform a Thames-side rap; and there's trouble ordering when going for an English.
Preview clips
Sketches
Difficult British names
"Cheque please" - Fat
What does it mean to be a Sikh?
Calcutta Male Voice Choir
The Bhangramuffins - Redefining ourselves
"Cheque please" - Rash
What does it mean to be a Hindu?
Smita Smitten, Showbiz Kitten - Blockbuster premiere
Going for an English
"Cheque please" - Thick
Guru Mahareshi Yogi - First symposium
Jodhpur Station, 1947
What does it mean to be a Muslim?
The Coopers and Robinsons - Dinner party
"Cheque please" - Seafood
The Bhangramuffins - Kiss My Chuddies
Guru Mahareshi Yogi - Ever thought about becoming a Hindu?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 12th January 1998
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date |
Time |
Channel |
| Thursday 5th September 2019 |
3:25am |
Gold |
| Thursday 5th September 2019 |
9:40pm |
Gold |
| Friday 17th April 2020 |
11:25pm |
BBC1 |
| Friday 17th April 2020 |
11:45pm |
BBC1 Wales |
| Monday 17th August 2020 |
3:30am |
Gold |
| Tuesday 18th August 2020 |
1:35am |
Gold |
| Tuesday 6th April 2021 |
11:40pm |
Gold |
| Wednesday 7th April 2021 |
3:00am |
Gold |
| Wednesday 26th October 2022 |
10:10pm |
BBC4 |
| Thursday 27th October 2022 |
2:40am |
BBC4 |
| Thursday 3rd August 2023 |
10:00pm |
BBC2 |
Cast & crew
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