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The Day India Burned - Partition

Britain's withdrawal from India in 1947 triggered one of the biggest migrations in history. 15 million were displaced and more than a million lost their lives. The story is told through the testimony of people who lived together for centuries, but were forced out of their homes as one of the largest and most ethnically diverse nations in the world was divided. Dramatised reconstructions evoke some of the mistrust, violence and upheaval that ensued.

English
  • Originally Aired August 14, 2007
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network BBC
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