India on TV

incitatus · Jul 17th, 2007, 18:15

BBC4 is showing "Bombay Railway" about daily life ,operations, and whatnot on the Bombay suburban system.
Those who enjoyed Monsoon Railway may find it worth a look.

Part 1 on Wed 18th at 21.00 hrs (repeat at 23.30 and 02.00)
Part 2 same times on Thursday 19th.

BOMBAY RAILWAY
Wednesday 18 & Thursday 19 July 2007 (episode times below)

As a sequel to BBC Four's acclaimed Monsoon Railway, this two-part observational documentary looks at the incredible organisation that is the Bombay Railway, with stories of the people who keep the trains running 24 hours a day, those who survive because of it - and those who die on it.

In Pictures: see images from the series

EPISODE GUIDE

Watch a clip from Bombay Railway: Pressure (Western Railway official Vivek Sahai) 1. PRESSURE
Wednesday 18 July 9pm-10pm; rpt 11.30pm-12.30am; rpt 2am-3am
The strain of transporting the railway's millions of passengers is demonstrated in the tales of a number of its workers, including driver OP Chaturvedi, who has run over about 70 people during his long service.
Watch a clip: "The Superdense Crush Load"

Mumtaz Kaz 2. DREAMS
Thursday 19 July 9pm-10pm; rpt midnight-1am; rpt 2am-3am
Follow the dreams of railway employees such as Mumtaz Kaz, India's first female train driver, who has to find a wife for her brother and get him married in just eight weeks - all while working full-time.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour/documen...-railway.shtml

Barryjames · Jul 19th, 2007, 05:47

There is now a plethora of programmes about India on the television in the UK this is something new.

The one that interested me most was named ‘Bombay Railway' it is fantastic.

The programme covers just about everything that you could think of, from the children who self employ themselves on the railway, the earliest history of the system and open statements like ‘India has never in 5000 years attempted to invade another country'. And slips in little statements of the country's history.

Acts of heroism where a driver had a heart attack and managed to halt the train and call for assistance before collapsing.

It was ongoing and gives a very good impression of things that are good in India, (we know the downside of that) notable is the fact that the name is ‘Bombay railway', the commentary however states ‘Mumbai'

~'seek and ye shall find'. Not what you were looking for, but you will find'.~
.....Me..... (In an off moment)

Dilliwala · Jul 20th, 2007, 03:25

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Originally Posted by sam371

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A dance instructor from India falls for a wacky woman and a porn star while struggling to find work in America.
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heheh, u really are an Indiaphile, aren't u?

Mickey S · Jul 28th, 2007, 19:12

Looks like BBC's "autumn" season has come early...

Sunday 29 July
2300 BBC4. Bombay Railway (part 1 of 2).

Monday 30 July
2030 BBC2. Indian Food Made Easy (part 3).
2100 BBC2. India with Sanjeev Bhaskar (part 1 of 2).
2320 BBC2. Monsoon Railway (part 1 of 2).
0015 BBC2. Monsoon Railway (part 2 of 2).
0030 BBC4. Indian School.

Tuesday 31 July
2100 BBC2. Saira Khan's Pakistan Adventure (part 1 of 2).

Friday 3 August
2100 BBC2. Ganges (part 1).
2150 BBC2. When Auntie went East.

Sunday 5 August
2300 BBC4. Bombay Railway (part 2 of 2).

Also, a number of programmes on BBC Radio 4 throughout the week.

invidious · Jul 29th, 2007, 01:59

I hate it when they club Pakistan with India. I also hate it when they love to talk about the caste system. It's not as prevalent in India as the western media would have you believe. Imagine if the only talk about USA in India revolved around the Ku Klux Klan.

Mickey S · Jul 29th, 2007, 03:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by invidious

I hate it when they club Pakistan with India. I also hate it when they love to talk about the caste system. It's not as prevalent in India as the western media would have you believe. Imagine if the only talk about USA in India revolved around the Ku Klux Klan.

On the 60th anniversary of partition I think it's quite appropriate to talk about India and Pakistan together. I'm only a little puzzled why no mention has been made of Bangladesh (maybe they're lumping Bangladesh with Pakistan

)

The caste system is at the very heart of Indian society and politics, and is almost completely misunderstood by the west. It deserves detailed examination.

steven_ber · Jul 29th, 2007, 04:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by invidious

I also hate it when they love to talk about the caste system.

The western media hardly ever mention the caste system, I wish they would, I have to buy an Indian newspaper to learn about it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by invidious

It's not as prevalent in India as the western media would have you believe.

Sshhh, don't say that loudly in a village, unless you're from an upper caste.

Shiver me Timbers · Jul 31st, 2007, 01:52

I watched 'Bombay Railway' on BBC 4 last night, nice documentary, very touching moments with the kids who work at the stations, and a nice demonstration of how some people's entire lives revolve around and depend on the railway (like you Steven

).....

inf · Aug 13th, 2007, 11:56

BBC World TV has a whole month full of programs about India and Pakistan right now.

Just yesterday I saw a documentary about Calcutta with emphasis on culture and arts, and the second part of a series about a couple in Delhi preparing for their wedding. Yesterday's half hour was about jewelry, gold, diamonds, etc.
The BBC also has shows about schools, the countryside, business and other topics in India this month. Very interesting for people like me who don't live there already.

Dilliwala · Aug 14th, 2007, 00:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by inf

BBC World TV has a whole month full of programs about India and Pakistan right now.

Just yesterday I saw a documentary about Calcutta with emphasis on culture and arts, and the second part of a series about a couple in Delhi preparing for their wedding. Yesterday's half hour was about jewelry, gold, diamonds, etc.
The BBC also has shows about schools, the countryside, business and other topics in India this month. Very interesting for people like me who don't live there already.

More like "whole rest-of-the-month-of-August". Their blurbs here started in July, saying the same thing, i.e., "throughout August", but they only started this weekend.

sam371 · Aug 15th, 2007, 23:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dilliwala

heheh, u really are an Indiaphile, aren't u?

I try Dilliwala.

Ouzodave · Sep 2nd, 2007, 19:21

There have been some fascinating programmes on the BBC just lately to coincide with Indias 60th anniversary of independance. Stuff on Mumbai railways and the railways in monsoon season. Comedian Sanjeev Bhaskar tracing his roots through India and the Punjab. The best is on now.... India by Historian Michael Wood. Hope some of the rest of you around the world can get to see some of these fascinating programmes.

arunchs · Sep 2nd, 2007, 20:11

Ah.. I was part of one of these India 60 program on BBC World Service Radio.. The journo who worked with me said they have done so much work and had set aside so much money on it..

Probably even Indian media has probably not worked on it as much..

incitatus · Sep 29th, 2007, 07:34

I'm currently watching a BBC programme called "the Story of India" with some prancing patronising creep named Michael Wood in the presenters chair.
It'll probably arrive on BBC World shortly.Watch it for the pretty pictures but
stop your ears to Wood's snivelling and cringing.

tonylittle · Oct 9th, 2007, 02:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by incitatus

I'm currently watching a BBC programme called "the Story of India" with some prancing patronising creep named Michael Wood in the presenters chair.
It'll probably arrive on BBC World shortly.Watch it for the pretty pictures but
stop your ears to Wood's snivelling and cringing.

Its a funny old world i thought it was the best programe i have seen on India history for a long time

Tony

Jul 17th, 2007, 18:15	#61
incitatus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK Posts: 207	Bombay Railway BBC4 BBC4 is showing "Bombay Railway" about daily life ,operations, and whatnot on the Bombay suburban system. Those who enjoyed Monsoon Railway may find it worth a look. Part 1 on Wed 18th at 21.00 hrs (repeat at 23.30 and 02.00) Part 2 same times on Thursday 19th. BOMBAY RAILWAY Wednesday 18 & Thursday 19 July 2007 (episode times below) As a sequel to BBC Four's acclaimed Monsoon Railway, this two-part observational documentary looks at the incredible organisation that is the Bombay Railway, with stories of the people who keep the trains running 24 hours a day, those who survive because of it - and those who die on it. In Pictures: see images from the series EPISODE GUIDE Watch a clip from Bombay Railway: Pressure (Western Railway official Vivek Sahai) 1. PRESSURE Wednesday 18 July 9pm-10pm; rpt 11.30pm-12.30am; rpt 2am-3am The strain of transporting the railway's millions of passengers is demonstrated in the tales of a number of its workers, including driver OP Chaturvedi, who has run over about 70 people during his long service. Watch a clip: "The Superdense Crush Load" Mumtaz Kaz 2. DREAMS Thursday 19 July 9pm-10pm; rpt midnight-1am; rpt 2am-3am Follow the dreams of railway employees such as Mumtaz Kaz, India's first female train driver, who has to find a wife for her brother and get him married in just eight weeks - all while working full-time. http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour/documen...-railway.shtml Last edited by machadinha : Jul 19th, 2007 at 11:02. Reason: merged threads

Jul 19th, 2007, 05:47	#62
Barryjames Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Goa Posts: 93	India on television. 'frequently' There is now a plethora of programmes about India on the television in the UK this is something new. The one that interested me most was named ‘Bombay Railway' it is fantastic. The programme covers just about everything that you could think of, from the children who self employ themselves on the railway, the earliest history of the system and open statements like ‘India has never in 5000 years attempted to invade another country'. And slips in little statements of the country's history. Acts of heroism where a driver had a heart attack and managed to halt the train and call for assistance before collapsing. It was ongoing and gives a very good impression of things that are good in India, (we know the downside of that) notable is the fact that the name is ‘Bombay railway', the commentary however states ‘Mumbai' ~'seek and ye shall find'. Not what you were looking for, but you will find'.~ .....Me..... (In an off moment) Last edited by machadinha : Jul 19th, 2007 at 05:51. Reason: merged threads

Jul 28th, 2007, 19:12	#64
Mickey S Maha Guru Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cymru Posts: 1,176	BBC's India & Pakistan season starts this week. Looks like BBC's "autumn" season has come early... Sunday 29 July 2300 BBC4. Bombay Railway (part 1 of 2). Monday 30 July 2030 BBC2. Indian Food Made Easy (part 3). 2100 BBC2. India with Sanjeev Bhaskar (part 1 of 2). 2320 BBC2. Monsoon Railway (part 1 of 2). 0015 BBC2. Monsoon Railway (part 2 of 2). 0030 BBC4. Indian School. Tuesday 31 July 2100 BBC2. Saira Khan's Pakistan Adventure (part 1 of 2). Friday 3 August 2100 BBC2. Ganges (part 1). 2150 BBC2. When Auntie went East. Sunday 5 August 2300 BBC4. Bombay Railway (part 2 of 2). Also, a number of programmes on BBC Radio 4 throughout the week.

Jul 31st, 2007, 01:52	#68
Shiver me Timbers Dreaming of Palm Trees Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,503	I watched 'Bombay Railway' on BBC 4 last night, nice documentary, very touching moments with the kids who work at the stations, and a nice demonstration of how some people's entire lives revolve around and depend on the railway (like you Steven )..... __________________ Europe to India Overland Andaman's Tips Pakistan Tips Flickr Photos

Sep 2nd, 2007, 19:21	#72
Ouzodave Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Stoke-On-Trent Posts: 213	BBC Documentaries and Programmes. India 60th. There have been some fascinating programmes on the BBC just lately to coincide with Indias 60th anniversary of independance. Stuff on Mumbai railways and the railways in monsoon season. Comedian Sanjeev Bhaskar tracing his roots through India and the Punjab. The best is on now.... India by Historian Michael Wood. Hope some of the rest of you around the world can get to see some of these fascinating programmes. Last edited by machadinha : Sep 2nd, 2007 at 20:15. Reason: merged threads

Jul 29th, 2007, 01:59	#65
invidious Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 121	I hate it when they club Pakistan with India. I also hate it when they love to talk about the caste system. It's not as prevalent in India as the western media would have you believe. Imagine if the only talk about USA in India revolved around the Ku Klux Klan.

Aug 13th, 2007, 11:56	#69
inf Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Taiwan Posts: 15	BBC World TV has a whole month full of programs about India and Pakistan right now. Just yesterday I saw a documentary about Calcutta with emphasis on culture and arts, and the second part of a series about a couple in Delhi preparing for their wedding. Yesterday's half hour was about jewelry, gold, diamonds, etc. The BBC also has shows about schools, the countryside, business and other topics in India this month. Very interesting for people like me who don't live there already.

Sep 2nd, 2007, 20:11	#73
arunchs Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 297	Ah.. I was part of one of these India 60 program on BBC World Service Radio.. The journo who worked with me said they have done so much work and had set aside so much money on it.. Probably even Indian media has probably not worked on it as much.. __________________ My India travel blog and my Images from India

Sep 29th, 2007, 07:34	#74
incitatus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK Posts: 207	I'm currently watching a BBC programme called "the Story of India" with some prancing patronising creep named Michael Wood in the presenters chair. It'll probably arrive on BBC World shortly.Watch it for the pretty pictures but stop your ears to Wood's snivelling and cringing.

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