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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
Tuesday
22:40
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 2022 22:00
Fri 4 Mar 2022 21:00- Sun 13 Nov 2022 22:00
- Fri 18 Nov 2022 21:00
- Fri 21 Apr 2023 22:40
- Wed 26 Apr 2023 21:00
- Sun 22 Oct 2023 22:00BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
- Sun 22 Oct 2023 23:30BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
- Fri 27 Oct 2023 21:00
- Fri 5 Apr 2024 21:00
- Mon 8 Apr 2024 21:00
- Sun 11 Aug 2024 23:00BBC One HD
- Sun 11 Aug 2024 23:50BBC One except HD, Scotland & Scotland HD
- Mon 12 Aug 2024 00:50BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only
- Sun 1 Jun 2025 01:45
- Mon 2 Jun 2025 21:50
- Sun 26 Oct 2025 22:45BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
- Tue 28 Oct 2025 00:00
- Tuesday 22:40BBC One except HD, Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
- Tuesday 23:10BBC One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
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