Radio Documentaries
The critically acclaimed Radio 4 series charts the social history of South Asians in post-war Britain through first person testimony. It is currently on series 5.
Three Pounds in My Pocket
BBC RADIO 4
Three Pounds in my Pocket is the first series to document the post-war social history of British South Asians in their own voices.
The Guardian called it “epic and captivating” describing it as “the radio series preserving the nation’s south Asian past.” The Independent said it was “absorbing and moving,” and the Times “excellent.” Gillian Reynolds in the Telegraph said “it was worth the licence fee alone.”
It is currently on series 5.
Radio documentaries and selected podcasts
The Inquiry
BBC SOUNDS
Kavita is a regular presenter of The Inquiry, the award-winning programme that gets beyond the headlines exploring the trends, forces and ideas shaping the world, and has also presented a number of one-off documentaries. Her latest podcast series will be out in February 2024
Could Covid-19 have come from a lab leak?
BBC - THE INQUIRY
It was originally dismissed by many as a conspiracy theory but now the possibility of a lab leak is gaining pace with President Biden calling for further investigation.
Why do the Indian farmer protests matter?
BBC - THE INQUIRY
What could India’s farmer protests mean for the nation’s economic and political future?
Will the EndSARS protest change Nigeria?
BBC - THE INQUIRY
Last month's anti-police brutality protest in Nigeria created a powerful movement that shook Africa's most populous nation. But will they bring change?
Why do we care about statues?
BBC - THE INQUIRY
The killing of African American George Floyd ignited anti-racist protests globally - many centred on statues associated with colonialism and slavery. But why attack statues?
Will Covid-19 change cities?
BBC - THE INQUIRY
Cities have always been affected by disease. This week on the Inquiry, Kavita Puri explores what they will look like after Covid-19.
Why does Germany have such a low number of deaths from Covid-19?
BBC - THE INQUIRY
Kavita Puri asks why Germany has such a low number of deaths from Covid-19?
Why is it always Alabama?
BBC - THE INQUIRY
Alabama is getting slammed for banning abortion even though six other states have done the same. So why is it always Alabama that gets picked on?
Is the US heading for war with Iran?
BBC - THE INQUIRY
Tensions are escalating between the two countries, but will it lead to war?
How did K-Pop conquer the world?
BBC - THE INQUIRY
It's a multi-billion dollar industry, with sell out stadiums across the world. How did bands, singing in Korean come to such prominence? And is there a darker side to it all?
What is the Wagner Group?
BBC - THE INQUIRY
This group of fighters-for-hire has been active in war zones and trouble spots around the world. The Inquiry explores the forces behind their operations.
China's rocket man
BBC World Service
Qian Xuesen is celebrated as the father of China’s rocket and space programmes, but his role in taking America to the moon has been largely forgotten.
Switzerland: Stolen Childhoods
BBC - Assignment
Kavita Puri goes to Switzerland to hear the extraordinary stories of survivors who lived as indentured child labourers.