Drama of the Week

In the heart of Glasgow’s “Curry Canyon” during the 2009 recession, aspiring journalist Halima returns home to help at her family’s struggling tandoori restaurant, just as a campaign erupts to crown chicken tikka masala a Scottish national treasure.While her dad sees opportunity in the publicity, Halima’s exposé on the roots of the dish sparks unintended consequences that could upend everything. A warm-hearted drama exploring family, food, and the price of telling your truth.This drama is fictional, but is inspired by the real 2009 campaign to recognise Chicken Tikka Masala as a Glaswegian invention.CAST (in order of appearance) Halima .... Talia Marwaha Waseem ..... Shahan Hamza Zainab ..... Zara Janjua Usama ..... Archie Lal Jennifer ..... Aoife Moss News Reporter/Officer ..... Jason BarnettWriter ..... maatin Director ..... Anne Isger Sound ..... Andy Garrett and Keith Graham Production Co-ordinator ..... Ben HollandsA BBC Studios Audio Production