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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.

17 days left to watch

1 hour, 49 minutes

Last on

Mon 2 Jun 2025 21:50
BBC Three

Credits

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

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