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They... Don't Want To Live Among Us

20210823

Sarfraz Manzoor's new book is a personal exploration of a divided Britain, and his hopes for bridging the differences between Muslims and non-Muslims. Today, he looks at the issue of segregation in towns across the UK.

Sarfraz Manzoor grew up in the 70s and 80s in a working-class Pakistani Muslim family in Luton. Here he was raised to believe that they were different, they had an alien culture and they would never accept him. They were white people. Now, in present day Britain, Manzoor finds that there has been a shift. They have a different culture and societal values still, but now they are Muslims.

Manzoor has travelled around Britain seeking out the the origins of these divisions, and by interweaving journalism, and his own personal story, he has formed a deeper understanding of the mutual mistrust that lies between Muslims and non-Muslims. In this personal and honest account, he also finds reason to hope for a future where they are us.

Sarfraz Manzoor is an author, journalist and broadcaster. He is best know for his first book, 'Greetings From Bury Park' which was adapted for the cinema, and released under the name, 'Blinded by the Light'.

Written and read by Sarfraz Manzoor

Abridged by Sarah Shaffi

Sarfraz Manzoor's personal exploration of a divided Britain, and his hopes for the future.

They... Don't Marry Outside Their Own

20210824

Sarfraz Manzoor's new book is a personal exploration of a divided Britain, and his hopes for bridging the differences between Muslims and non-Muslims. Today, Sarfraz Manzoor reflects on falling in love, and breaking with his family's expectations for his future.

Written and read by Sarfraz Manzoor

Abridged by Sarah Shaffi

Sarfraz Manzoor reflects on his decision to marry.

Sarfraz Manzoor's personal exploration of a divided Britain, and his hopes for the future.

They... Want To Take Over Our Country

20210825

Sarfraz Manzoor's new book is a personal exploration of a divided Britain and his optimism for bridging the differences between Muslims and non-Muslims. Today, he reflects anti-Islamic prejudice and hostility.

Written and read by Sarfraz Manzoor

Abridged by Sarah Shaffi

Sarfraz Manzoor on anti-Islamic prejudice and hostility.

Sarfraz Manzoor's personal exploration of a divided Britain, and his hopes for the future.

They... Don't Believe In Our Values

20210826

Sarfraz Manzoor's new book is a personal exploration of a divided Britain, and his hopes for bridging the differences between Muslims and non-Muslims. Today, he looks at cultural and religious values and beliefs.

Manzoor has travelled around Britain seeking out the the origins of these divisions, and by interweaving journalism, and his own personal story, he has formed a deeper understanding of the mutual mistrust that lies between Muslims and non-Muslims. In this personal and deeply honest account, he also finds reason to hope for a future where they are us.

Sarfraz Manzoor is an author, journalist and broadcaster. He is best know for his first book, 'Greetings From Bury Park' which was adapted for the cinema, and released under the title, 'Blinded by the Light'.

Written and read by Sarfraz Manzoor

Abridged by Sarah Shaffi

Sarfraz Manzoor examines his perceptions of Muslim and non-Muslim values.

Sarfraz Manzoor's personal exploration of a divided Britain, and his hopes for the future.

They... Don't Love Our Country

20210827

Sarfraz Manzoor's new book is a personal exploration of a divided Britain, and his hopes for bridging the differences between Muslim and non-Muslims. Today, issues of identity and belonging are bought into stark relief when Manzoor's eight year old daughter asks a tough question.

Written and read by Sarfraz Manzoor

Abridged by Sarah Shaffi

Sarfraz Manzoor's daughter has a tough question about belonging.

Sarfraz Manzoor's personal exploration of a divided Britain, and his hopes for the future.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Comments
01	They... Don't Want To Live Among Us	20210823	Sarfraz Manzoor's new book is a personal exploration of a divided Britain, and his hopes for bridging the differences between Muslims and non-Muslims. Today, he looks at the issue of segregation in towns across the UK. Sarfraz Manzoor grew up in the 70s and 80s in a working-class Pakistani Muslim family in Luton. Here he was raised to believe that they were different, they had an alien culture and they would never accept him. They were white people. Now, in present day Britain, Manzoor finds that there has been a shift. They have a different culture and societal values still, but now they are Muslims. Manzoor has travelled around Britain seeking out the the origins of these divisions, and by interweaving journalism, and his own personal story, he has formed a deeper understanding of the mutual mistrust that lies between Muslims and non-Muslims. In this personal and honest account, he also finds reason to hope for a future where they are us. Sarfraz Manzoor is an author, journalist and broadcaster. He is best know for his first book, 'Greetings From Bury Park' which was adapted for the cinema, and released under the name, 'Blinded by the Light'. Written and read by Sarfraz Manzoor Abridged by Sarah Shaffi Sarfraz Manzoor's personal exploration of a divided Britain, and his hopes for the future.
02	They... Don't Marry Outside Their Own	20210824	Sarfraz Manzoor's new book is a personal exploration of a divided Britain, and his hopes for bridging the differences between Muslims and non-Muslims. Today, Sarfraz Manzoor reflects on falling in love, and breaking with his family's expectations for his future. Sarfraz Manzoor grew up in the 70s and 80s in a working-class Pakistani Muslim family in Luton. Here he was raised to believe that they were different, they had an alien culture and they would never accept him. They were white people. Now, in present day Britain, Manzoor finds that there has been a shift. They have a different culture and societal values still, but now they are Muslims. Manzoor has travelled around Britain seeking out the the origins of these divisions, and by interweaving journalism, and his own personal story, he has formed a deeper understanding of the mutual mistrust that lies between Muslims and non-Muslims. In this personal and honest account, he also finds reason to hope for a future where they are us. Sarfraz Manzoor is an author, journalist and broadcaster. He is best know for his first book, 'Greetings From Bury Park' which was adapted for the cinema, and released under the name, 'Blinded by the Light'. Written and read by Sarfraz Manzoor Abridged by Sarah Shaffi Sarfraz Manzoor reflects on his decision to marry. Sarfraz Manzoor's personal exploration of a divided Britain, and his hopes for the future.
03	They... Want To Take Over Our Country	20210825	Sarfraz Manzoor's new book is a personal exploration of a divided Britain and his optimism for bridging the differences between Muslims and non-Muslims. Today, he reflects anti-Islamic prejudice and hostility. Sarfraz Manzoor grew up in the 70s and 80s in a working-class Pakistani Muslim family in Luton. Here he was raised to believe that they were different, they had an alien culture and they would never accept him. They were white people. Now, in present day Britain, Manzoor finds that there has been a shift. They have a different culture and societal values still, but now they are Muslims. Manzoor has travelled around Britain seeking out the the origins of these divisions, and by interweaving journalism, and his own personal story, he has formed a deeper understanding of the mutual mistrust that lies between Muslims and non-Muslims. In this personal and honest account, he also finds reason to hope for a future where they are us. Sarfraz Manzoor is an author, journalist and broadcaster. He is best know for his first book, 'Greetings From Bury Park' which was adapted for the cinema, and released under the name, 'Blinded by the Light'. Written and read by Sarfraz Manzoor Abridged by Sarah Shaffi Sarfraz Manzoor on anti-Islamic prejudice and hostility. Sarfraz Manzoor's personal exploration of a divided Britain, and his hopes for the future.
04	They... Don't Believe In Our Values	20210826	Sarfraz Manzoor's new book is a personal exploration of a divided Britain, and his hopes for bridging the differences between Muslims and non-Muslims. Today, he looks at cultural and religious values and beliefs. Sarfraz Manzoor grew up in the 70s and 80s in a working-class Pakistani Muslim family in Luton. Here he was raised to believe that they were different, they had an alien culture and they would never accept him. They were white people. Now, in present day Britain, Manzoor finds that there has been a shift. They have a different culture and societal values still, but now they are Muslims. Manzoor has travelled around Britain seeking out the the origins of these divisions, and by interweaving journalism, and his own personal story, he has formed a deeper understanding of the mutual mistrust that lies between Muslims and non-Muslims. In this personal and deeply honest account, he also finds reason to hope for a future where they are us. Sarfraz Manzoor is an author, journalist and broadcaster. He is best know for his first book, 'Greetings From Bury Park' which was adapted for the cinema, and released under the title, 'Blinded by the Light'. Written and read by Sarfraz Manzoor Abridged by Sarah Shaffi Sarfraz Manzoor examines his perceptions of Muslim and non-Muslim values. Sarfraz Manzoor's personal exploration of a divided Britain, and his hopes for the future.
05	They... Don't Love Our Country	20210827	Sarfraz Manzoor's new book is a personal exploration of a divided Britain, and his hopes for bridging the differences between Muslim and non-Muslims. Today, issues of identity and belonging are bought into stark relief when Manzoor's eight year old daughter asks a tough question. Sarfraz Manzoor grew up in the 70s and 80s in a working-class Pakistani Muslim family in Luton. Here he was raised to believe that they were different, they had an alien culture and they would never accept him. They were white people. Now, in present day Britain, Manzoor finds that there has been a shift. They have a different culture and societal values still, but now they are Muslims. Manzoor has travelled around Britain seeking out the the origins of these divisions, and by interweaving journalism, and his own personal story, he has formed a deeper understanding of the mutual mistrust that lies between Muslims and non-Muslims. In this personal and honest account, he also finds reason to hope for a future where they are us. Sarfraz Manzoor is an author, journalist and broadcaster. He is best know for his first book, 'Greetings From Bury Park' which was adapted for the cinema, and released under the name, 'Blinded by the Light'. Written and read by Sarfraz Manzoor Abridged by Sarah Shaffi Sarfraz Manzoor's daughter has a tough question about belonging. Sarfraz Manzoor's personal exploration of a divided Britain, and his hopes for the future.