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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.

19 days left to watch

1 hour, 49 minutes

Last on

Mon 2 Jun 2025 21:50

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 22:00
  • Sun 22 Oct 2023 23:30
  • Fri 27 Oct 2023 21:00
  • Fri 5 Apr 2024 21:00
  • Mon 8 Apr 2024 21:00
  • Sun 11 Aug 2024 23:00
  • Sun 11 Aug 2024 23:50
  • Mon 12 Aug 2024 00:50
  • Sun 1 Jun 2025 01:45
  • Mon 2 Jun 2025 21:50

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