BBC Radio's Dickens: The Mumbai Chuzzlewits set in Bandra

Me in a rickshaw visiting Bandra, Mumbai last October

I have just discovered an excellent radio programme on BBC Radio 4. BBC Radio's Dickens: The Mumbai Chuzzlewits set in Bandra, Mumbai, India.


Charles Dickens 'Martin Chuzzlewit' is set amongst the Catholic community in modern-day Bandra.

Bandra Railway Station

Bandra Station

Convinced his relatives are after his money, miserly old recluse Martin Chuzzlewit adopts orphan girl, Mary to be his carer. As she will inherit nothing upon his death, he believes she will do her utmost to keep him in good health. 


But when his grandson Mickey falls in love with her, Martin's plans are thrown into disarray. Disinheriting him, Martin triggers a complex web of deceit, betrayal and manipulation as the extended family and hangers-on close in, in pursuit of his fortune.

An old Portuguese house opposite Bandstand, Bandra

St Andrew's Church, Bandra

Told from the point of view of orphan Thomas an observer into the world of the Chuzzlewits, this is a fast-paced drama full of intrigue, romance, suspense and murder ...


Really well done.


There's less than a day to hear the programmes as of now (18 hours to be precise). Well worth it!


Episode 1 [Now expired as at 22/1/12 22:44]


Episode 2 [Now expired as at 22/1/12 22:44]


Episode 3 [Six Days to expiry as at 22/1/12 22:44]


The programme was made by Goldhawk productions. [Useful link as the programme might be repeated ]


Hats off to all concerned.


Here are a few scenes from "Behind the Scenes"  

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