The Buddha of Suburbia
Karim is 17 years old and lives in a South London suburb with his English mother and Pakistani father, who has become a kind of spiritual guru to his middle-class neighbours. Karim wants to explore his cultural roots, in the hope that he will achieve sexual and racial self-realisation.
Seasons
1. Part 1
Air Date: 1993-11-03
In 1970s London we meet Karim, the son of an India father and an English mother.
2. Part 2
Air Date: 1993-11-10
Jamila’s betrothed, Changez, arrives from Bombay but he mainly wants to see Baker Street.
3. Part 3
Air Date: 1993-11-17
Eva leaves suburbia for the city. Karim becomes an actor and falls in love with Eleanor.
4. Part 4
Air Date: 1993-11-24
Karim becomes a star and goes with Pyke’s play to New York.
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Rating
6.2/10
Release Date
1993-11-03
Episodes
4 (1 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Videos
Production Companies
BBC