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Three students give up their life in London for a week in the slums of Chennai in India.

Trading their western lifestyles, 'A Week in the Slums' takes three British 17 year-olds out of their comfort zones to the slums of Chennai. While most would be getting on with a summer of fun, these young adults have spent a week of their holidays in one of India's most disadvantaged areas, learning the life of the locals and experiencing the struggles that they endure without life's basic amenities.

Reporter : Divya Tulwar
Producer : Nicola Humphries.

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30 minutes

Broadcasts

  • Mon 23 Aug 2010 18:00
  • Christmas Eve 2010 12:30