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Blinded by the Light
Luton, 1987. Facing parental pressure and everyday racism, teen Javed Khan unexpectedly finds his frustrations and ambitions expressed in Bruce Springsteen songs.
Luton, 1987. Javed Khan is a British Pakistani college student in a family with a domineering father. Facing parental pressure and everyday racism, Javed unexpectedly finds his frustrations and ambitions expressed in Bruce Springsteen songs.
Inspired by the rock star and a teacher who encourages his own writing, he sets out to fulfill his dreams. Feelgood drama with music, inspired by a true story.
On TV
Next Tuesday22:40
BBC One except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Javed | Viveik Kalra |
| Eliza | Nell Williams |
| Matt | Dean-Charles Chapman |
| Noor (Mother) | Meera Ganatra |
| Ms Clay | Hayley Atwell |
| Matt's Dad | Rob Brydon |
| Writer | Sarfraz Manzoor |
| Writer | Gurinder Chadha |
| Writer | Paul Mayeda Berges |
| Director | Gurinder Chadha |
Broadcasts
Sat 26 Feb 202222:00
Fri 4 Mar 202221:00- Sun 13 Nov 202222:00
- Fri 18 Nov 202221:00
- Fri 21 Apr 202322:40
- Wed 26 Apr 202321:00
- Sun 22 Oct 202322:00BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
- Sun 22 Oct 202323:30BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
- Fri 27 Oct 202321:00
- Fri 5 Apr 202421:00
- Mon 8 Apr 202421:00
- Sun 11 Aug 202423:00BBC One HD
- Sun 11 Aug 202423:50BBC One except HD, Scotland & Scotland HD
- Mon 12 Aug 202400:50BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only
- Sun 1 Jun 202501:45
- Mon 2 Jun 202521:50
- Sun 26 Oct 202522:45BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
- Tue 28 Oct 202500:00
- Next Tuesday22:40BBC One except HD, Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
- Next Tuesday23:10BBC One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
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