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Desi DNA

Football Fever
Programme 5

Find out from controversial artists whether music should be political or simply entertaining… take a closer look at the film based on the traumatic life of abused Punjabi housewife Kiranjit Alhuwalia... meet the desi fans who eat, sleep, breathe football… and step out in Paris with acclaimed dancer and choreographer Akram Khan.

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    Football Fever

    Anita Rani hangs out with a group of desi football fans who show us what it takes to be truly committed to the beautiful game. Attention Liverpool, Middlesbrough and Wolverhampton Wanders supporters!

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    Explosive Lyrics

    Bobby Friction puts controversial artists Aki Nawaz and MC Riz head-to-head with music experts who debate whether music should carry political messages. Is it hatred or harmony? You decide...

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    Provoked

    Adil Ray talks to domestic abuse survivor Kiranjit Alhuwalia and meets the controversial filmmaker and Bollywood starlet who have brought her harrowing life story to the big screen.

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    Master of Dance

    Nikki Bedi takes a trip to Paris to find out why British Bangladeshi choreographer, Akram Khan, is wowing the French with his unqiue fusion of traditional Kathak and contemporary dance. Even Kylie's swaying to his beat!

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