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51. Grow Your Own (2007)
Not Rated | 101 min | Comedy
An English community gets testy when a refuge family is granted a plot of land on which to grow vegetables.
Director: Richard Laxton | Stars: Benedict Wong, Eddie Marsan, Omid Djalili, Alan Williams
Votes: 712
52. The Jihadis Next Door (2016 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Over the course of two years film-maker Jamie Roberts meets those spreading extremist Islamic fundamentalism in Britain, including a bouncy castle salesman who is now one of the world's most wanted men.
Director: Jamie Roberts | Stars: Khuram Butt, Mohammed Emwazi, Abu Haleema, Jamie Roberts
Votes: 224
53. Sixteen (I) (2013)
80 min | Thriller
An African former child soldier now living in London is forced to confront his violent past.
Director: Rob Brown | Stars: Roger Jean Nsengiyumva, Rachael Stirling, Rosie Day, Fady Elsayed
Votes: 238
54. Everywhere and Nowhere (2011)
96 min | Drama
A drama centered on a British Asian torn between honoring his family traditions and his love for DJing.
Director: Menhaj Huda | Stars: James Krishna Floyd, Adam Deacon, Alyy Khan, Shivaani Ghai
Votes: 330
55. Time to Eat with Nadiya (2019– )
29 min | Reality-TV
Chef Nadiya Hussain shares a mouthwatering selection of stress-free recipes designed to save time, calm our hectic modern lives and give us all time to eat.
Stars: Nadiya Hussain, Shani Dhanda
Votes: 527
56. Muslims Like Us (2016)
Reality-TV
Britain's 2.7 million Muslims are united by their faith, but there is much debate about what it means to be a Muslim. A group of 10 very different British Muslims are placed in a house ... See full summary »
Stars: Adeel Akhtar, Mehreen Baig, Nabil Abdulrashid, Abdul Haq
Votes: 41
57. Singh: Number 7
Drama | Announced
Singh: Number 7 follows the incredible journey of Jasdeep Singh, a British Asian footballer with the dream of playing at the highest level and the hardship he endures.
Stars: Charles Hulme, Pardeep Chera
58. Empire State of Mind (2021)
60 min | Documentary, History
Stars: Sathnam Sanghera, Rio Ferdinand, Anne Marie Waters, Yasmin Khan
59. Should I Marry My Cousin? (2017 TV Movie)
34 min | Documentary
18-year-old Bradford-born Hiba Maroof explores the controversial but legal custom of first-cousin marriage. As she reaches adulthood she faces a dilemma whether to follow her culture or go her own way.
Directors: Karim Shah, Roeland Doust | Stars: Hiba Maroof, Anand Saggar
Votes: 10
60. My Family, Partition and Me: India 1947 (2017)
60 min | Documentary
Anita Rani presents the stories of three British families whose ancestors' lives and their own lives were all greatly impacted by the 1947 Partition.
Star: Anita Rani
Votes: 13
61. Islam, Women and Me (2018 TV Movie)
Documentary
British Muslim woman Mehreen Baig asks if it is possible to be a strong, independent woman and a good Muslim, exploring both sides of the debate by meeting Islamic feminists and those who have branded the religion sexist.
Director: Farah Qayum | Star: Mehreen Baig
Votes: 17
62. Those Four Walls (2017)
102 min | Drama
The story of 3 best friends, Krish, Aaron and Jayden, who are reunited after Krish arrives back in the UK after living in the USA for 6 years. It follows their journey over a month's period... See full summary »
Director: Ameet Chana | Stars: Murtaza Arif, Mohammed-Esah Ashraf, Aiesha Chauhan, Deven Chauhan
63. The Bahramis (2021 Video)
Drama
Following the funeral of Zeenat in Tehran, her son Reza has found an old letter from Daniel, asking to connect with Reza's brother, Javad, claiming to be his son.
Director: Bijan Daneshmand | Stars: Bijan Daneshmand, Tahmoures Tehrani, Marjaneh Sabouri, Hossein Amirsadeghi
64. Nai Zindagi: Naya Jeevan (1968–1982)
30 min | Music, News
A magazine for Asian viewers.
Stars: Mahendra Kaul, Saleem Shahed, Deepak Kazanchi, Jagjit Singh
65. Mutiny: Asians Storm British Music (2003)
G | 77 min | Documentary
Shot on video and film over seven years, American filmmaker Vivek Bald's absorbing examination of the Asian Underground movement in English rock in the 90s combines interview and ... See full summary »
Director: Vivek Bald | Stars: Paul Arora, Asian Dub Foundation, State of Bengal, Anjali Bhatia
66. The Big Asian Stand-Up (2018– )
29 min | Documentary, Comedy
This stand-up comedy series presents the latest wave of UK comedians of Asian descent. On each episode four of them perform short stand-up bits in front of a live theater audience. Hosted by comedian and BBC Two host, Nish Kumar.
Stars: Nish Kumar, Emily Lloyd-Saini, Sunil Patel, Sukh Ojla
Votes: 13
67. Life Happens
Short, Drama | Post-production
Director: Nishita Dogra | Stars: Manoj Anand, Atul Sharma, Minouche Kaftel, Avinashi Sharma
68. RU-486: The Last Option (2011)
R | 89 min | Drama
The dilemma faced by one woman over whether or not to abort the baby she carries inside while the world around falls apart. Meena Patel (Zina Badran) leaves her home and boyfriend, spending... See full summary »
Director: Irene Maffei | Stars: Zina Badran, Sacha Bandara, Richard Holt, Tyrone Lopez
Votes: 21
69. The Wedding Guru (2018)
29 min | Documentary
Observational documentary series following the work of Wales' self-styled Greatest Wedding Planner, Onkar Singh Purewala, and his father Sukhdev as they attempt to create show-stopping weddings.
Stars: Kimberley Nixon, Onkar Singh Purewal
70. Lahore to London (2023)
Drama
Director: Waqar Iqbal | Stars: Syed Yasir Abbas, Mahendra Metro Gokal, Adnan Khan, Mohinder Mohan Kohli
71. The Rise of Khan (2016 TV Movie)
23 min | Documentary, Sport
Director: Alex South | Stars: Mike Costello, Simon Fathers, Virgil Hunter, Mick Jelley
72. My Week as a Muslim (2017 TV Movie)
46 min | Documentary
A woman from a mostly white town uses prosthetics to transform her appearance on a visit to Manchester's Pakistani Muslim community as the city deals with a recent terrorist attack.
Votes: 30
73. Can We Live with Robots? (2017 TV Movie)
47 min | Documentary
Dancer and Choreographer Akram Khan explores the impact robots and AI are having on human relationships. His findings form the basis for an interpretive dance reflecting attitudes to the subject.
Director: Hannah Berryman | Stars: Akram Khan, Ching-Ying Chien
Votes: 6
74. Asian Magazine (1982–1987)
Talk-Show
Stars: Rashid Ashraf, Krishan Gould, Mehdi Hassan, Morgan Khan
75. Goodness Ungracious Me! (2002 TV Movie)
22 min | Documentary
Director: Lisa Fairbank | Stars: Parv Bancil, Ellie Crompton, Bobby Friction, Shaheen Khan
76. Pendu Pickle (2018– )
Short, Comedy
Stars: Karan Singh Duggall, Raja Akhtar, Amber Joseph, Atul Sharma
77. Murdered for Love? Samia Shahid (2018)
Samia's friend's talk about the lead up to Samia's marriage in Pakistan.
Director: Sasha Achilli | Stars: Melissa Advani, Shireen Ashton, Taj Atwal, Shabana Hussain
Votes: 5
78. The Selfless Sikh: Faith on the Frontline (2016 TV Movie)
30 min | Documentary
Documentary following the work of British Sikh charity worker Ravi Singh who, inspired by the religious principal of Seva or selfless service, puts his life on the line to help people in need around the world.
Director: Sharron Ward | Stars: Anita Rani, Namak Khoshnaw, Ravi Singh
Votes: 9
79. Southall on Film (2018)
32 min | Documentary, Short
Directors: Afshin Robin Rohani, Blaise Singh
Votes: 11
80. Supercar, Superfam (2018– )
13 min | Documentary
Observational documentary series following the work of Kash and Shabs, two brothers that own a supercar workshop in Essex which customises and revamps some of the most powerful sports cars in the world.
Stars: Shabs Ahmad, Kash Ahmad
81. Rockin' Romeo & Juliet (2006)
87 min | Drama, Musical
Shakespeare's famous love story set to music as a new rock musical featuring 17 all-original songs by the band OGGI. The band is whisked into the dream world of Verona, where Romeo and Juliet fall in love through music.
Director: David McGaw | Stars: Oto Brezina, Stephen Burr, Tristan Creeley, Gregg Edwards
Votes: 19
82. Apna Hi Ghar Samajhiye (1965–1968)
30 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Robert Chapman, Saleem Shahed, Sheila Dillon-Guy, Mahendra Kaul
83. Sikh Street (2002 TV Movie)
50 min | Documentary
Director: Deborah Colman | Stars: Sanjeev Bhaskar, Jasbinder Kaur Aujla, Pritam Singh Biring, Gurnam Singh Khera
84. Bats, Balls and Bradford Girls (2019 TV Movie)
43 min | Documentary, Sport
Documentary following the first all-Asian girls' cricket team over the summer holidays as they train for their last ever tournament together. Narrated by the team's star bowler Zainab.
Director: Gussy Sakula-Barry | Star: Sabeha Salam
Votes: 8
85. British Workers Wanted (2017 TV Movie)
47 min | Documentary
A documentary that follows two leave voting women who are trying to recruit British workers to join their recruitment agency as many of their Eastern European workers leave Brexit Britain.
Director: Fred Windsor-Clive | Star: Nikesh Patel
86. The Drive (1995)
15 min | Short, Drama
Tommy cruises the streets of east London with his mates, on his way to a run-in with a local gang.
Director: Paul Sukhija | Stars: Ameet Chana, Anil Desai, Amardeep Kaushall, Phaldut Sharma
87.
Bad Girls (1999–2006)
Episode:
Episode #7.7
(2005)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama
A new PO arrives on G Wing. Arun gets grief now that her secret is out. Di follows Jim and catches him at the Urology Clinic. Buxton challenges Kerrigan to a fight.
Director: S.J. Clarkson | Stars: Tracey Wilkinson, Jack Ellis, James Gaddas, Andrew Scarborough
Votes: 35
88.
Bad Girls (1999–2006)
Episode:
Episode #7.8
(2005)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama
Di's set on adopting Sheena's baby despite Jim's opposition. Grayling promotes Kevin to acting senior officer.
Director: S.J. Clarkson | Stars: Jack Ellis, Tracey Wilkinson, Liz May Brice, Rebecca Hazlewood
Votes: 31
89.
Countdown (1982– )
Episode:
Episode #22.11
(1991)
TV-14 | 30 min | Game-Show
Anne Lyng vs. Vikrant Bansal.
Director: John Meade | Stars: Richard Whiteley, Carol Vorderman, Richard Samson, Sylvia Syms
90.
BBC Young Dancer 2019 (2019)
Episode:
South Asian Dance Final
(2019)
59 min | Reality-TV
This year's competition gets underway with five dancers competing in the South Asian category, which features two of the most popular classical Indian dance styles - Kathak and Bharatanatyam.
Director: Martyn Stevens | Stars: Ore Oduba, Anita Rani
91.
Zomboat! (2019)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2019)
22 min | Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi
Sisters Kat and Jo realise a Zombie Apocalypse has begun in Birmingham and plan to escape it in a boat. Sunny and Amar flee from the train station when they are confronted by zombies, will they make it to safety or succumb to the zombies?
Director: Adam Miller | Stars: Cara Theobold, Leah Brotherhead, Ryan McKen, Hamza Jeetooa
Votes: 172
92.
The Sara Cox Show (2019– )
Episode:
Episode #1.32
(2019)
47 min | Talk-Show
Sara's guests this morning are Good Morning Britain (2014) reporter Ranvir Singh, author David Nicholls and singer Louise Redknapp - who also performs live in the studio.
Director: John Adams | Stars: Sara Cox, Louise Redknapp, David Nicholls, Ranvir Singh
93.
The Sara Cox Show (2019– )
Episode:
Episode #1.34
(2019)
46 min | Talk-Show
This morning Sara is joined by actress Nina Wadia and green-fingered gardening guru Alan Titchmarsh. Live music comes from indie rockers Feeder.
Director: John Adams | Stars: Sara Cox, Feeder, Alan Titchmarsh, Nina Wadia
94.
Eat, Shop, Save (2017– )
Episode:
The Vasta Family
(2019)
22 min | Reality-TV
Ranvir Singh and her team of experts are in Bolton, Lancashire to meet the Vasta family. New father Vik needs to get his health back under control for the future of his young son.
Director: Aaron Nelson | Stars: Ranvir Singh, Kate Hardcastle, Dale Pinnock, Tom Pitfield
95.
The Sara Cox Show (2019– )
Episode:
Episode #1.40
(2019)
46 min | Talk-Show
Sara is joined by author Adele Parks and Loose Women (1999) presenters Saira Khan and Nadia Sawalha. Scouting for Girls provide the music.
Director: Barry Thomas | Stars: Sara Cox, Saira Khan, Adele Parks, Nadia Sawalha
96.
Supermarket Sweep (2019–2020)
Episode:
Episode #1.11
(2019)
46 min | Game-Show
Rosie and her girlfriend Leigh, friends Dipal and Dharmesh and fitness fanatics Kevin and Craig are the shoppers taking part in this edition of the reboot of the classic game show set in a supermarket.
Director: Ollie Bartlett | Stars: Rylan Clark, Jennie McAlpine, MC Harvey, Romeo
97.
Rich House, Poor House (2017– )
Episode:
Episode #5.5
(2019)
45 min | Documentary
Retired couple Shahid and Riffat have dedicated their lives to helping others, while single mum Kelly spends all her attention on her two sons. As they swap homes, lives and budgets, will they both learn something about themselves?
Directors: Simon Bowyer, Liam Nolan | Star: Craig Kelly
Votes: 6
98.
Mock the Week (2005–2022)
Episode:
Highlights Special
(2019)
TV-14 | 31 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis bring the current series to a close with a special edition of the topical comedy show featuring the best bits and some unseen material.
Director: Geraldine Dowd | Stars: Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Eshaan Akbar, Maisie Adam
Votes: 13
99.
Jack Dee Live at the Apollo (2004– )
Episode:
Sindhu Vee, Alex Edelman, Lou Sanders
(2019)
TV-14 | 28 min | Comedy
Tonight's show is hosted by Sindhu Vee, who introduces Lou Sanders and London-based American stand-up comedian Alex Edelman.
Director: Paul Wheeler | Stars: Sindhu Vee, Alex Edelman, Lou Sanders, Peter Dickson
Votes: 8
100.
Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares (2004–2014)
Episode:
Curry Lounge
(2007)
TV-MA | 48 min | Reality-TV
Gordon visits the Curry Lounge in Nottingham, the city with more restaurants per square mile than any other in Britain. This 110-seater Indian restaurant has been run since January by ... See full summary »
Director: Rachel Bliss | Stars: Gordon Ramsay, Natasha Deniro, Alfred Prasad, Arfan Razak
Votes: 97