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The Himalayan Boy and the TV Set

In 1999, the King of Bhutan made a landmark proclamation approving the use of television and the internet. The film begins at the end of this process as Laya, the last remaining village tucked away within the Himalayan kingdom, becomes enmeshed in roads, electricity and cable television. Through the eyes of Peyangki, an eight-year-old monk impatient with prayer and eager to acquire a TV set, the film documents the seeds of this seismic shift sprouting.

English
  • Originally Aired September 22, 2014
  • Runtime 75 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network BBC Four
  • Created December 19, 2014 by
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