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Three Million

BBC Radio 4
Bengal Famine
World War II
Winston Churchill
Calcutta
Survivors
Colonialism
British Colonial Government
Memory
Singapore
British Colonialism
Amartya Sen
Sir John Herbert
Media Reporting
Eyewitness Testimonies
Colonial Responsibility
Bangladesh
West Bengal
BBC
Midnapore
Statesman Newspaper

"The best history podcast I've heard in years." - The Sunday Times "Three million is great radio... and needs to be heard." - The Observer. During the Second World War, at least three million Indian people, who were British subjects, died in the Bengal Famine. It was one of the largest losses of civilian life on the Allied side. But there is no memorial to them anywhere in the world - not even a p... more

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Kavita Puri's new series charts key moments in Britain's war against Japan in WWII. Listen now to The History Podcast on BBC Sounds.

Kavita Puri goes to India to meet some of the last survivors of the 1943 Bengal famine. She looks for traces of how war and famine impacted Kolkata and then travels from the city along the road to where the story of famine begins.

Kavita goes deep i... more

80 years ago at least 3 million Indians, who were British subjects, died in the Bengal famine. But today different generations in Britain are coming to terms with this difficult past.

Kavita meets the granddaughter of a senior colonial figure, who i... more

The Bengal Famine, particularly the experiences of people in the rural areas who suffered the most, is not well remembered today. There is no memorial, museum, or plaque to the victims or survivors anywhere in the world.

One man has made it his life... more

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Kavita Puri
Award-winning presenter and creator, recognized for her work exploring historical narratives, particularly around colonialism and its legacies.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 145 ratings
  • Excellent

    Gold standard podcast production.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Attila the Hunn
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • A heartbreaking but necessary listen

    How this could’ve happened and not be more widely known is a travesty. This podcast had me yearning to know and understand more about it. So important. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    white___rabbit
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • 3 million absolutely brilliant

    Thank you for making this series. Another part of the history of the British Empire which has been deliberately forgotten and not taught to Britains. These stories need to shared more widely

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PMcFlegal
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great work!

    The topic is hard and challanging but it‘s important to learn about it.

    The series is very well done with many interesting insights, I went through it in one sitting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HonoriousVorCha
    Germanya year ago
  • Important part of WWII history

    As a student of religion and psychology I have studied a lot of history because context is key to understanding the complex interactions of people, places, ideas, and conflicts that collide to make new meaning and context for our present & future societies and cultures as a global community.

    In all of my digging I never had even heard of this famine.

    The stories of these people is Important for all of us to know. So much needless suffering and some beautiful stories of people who rose to meet th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crash_75
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners find the series incredibly moving and educational, emphasizing its in-depth exploration of a tragic yet important chapter of history.
Many appreciate the authenticity of survivor stories shared throughout the episodes, noting the emotional weight these narratives carry.
Reviews highlight the series' relevance in today's context, especially regarding discussions around colonialism and historical accountability.

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#156
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#158
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3. The F-Word
Q: Do you think that was a turning point for the British government?
Yes, it was a turning point as they had to admit the existence of famine.
3. The F-Word
Q: Do you think that Ian Stevens' intervention saved lives?
Yes, it saved lots of lives.

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Recent episodes explore the 1943 Bengal Famine, an often-overlooked tragedy that resulted in the deaths of at least three million Indians during World War II. Through personal narratives, interviews with survivors, and discussions of colonial policies, the series examines the emotional scars left by this period, the roles of historical figures, and the ongoing implications of remembering or forgetting such events. Unique to the series is its focus on first-hand accounts, aiming to recover the voices of those affected and to address the gap in public memory regarding this significant historical event.

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