20th anniversary of the release of Bend It Like Beckham - a podcast by BBC Radio 4

It is 20 years since the release of 'Bend It Like Beckham'.The film won plaudits for its light touch in dealing with serious issues surrounding race, gender and sexualityMartha Kearney spoke to Millie Chandarana who plays at Blackburn Rovers – and who was inspired to play by the film – and to the writer and director of Bend It Like Beckham, Gurinder Chadha(Image: Bend It Like Beckham, Image: Film Council / Lions Gate)

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