A Very British History is a History Documentary programme.

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A Very British History: The Jews of Leeds

Series 1, episode 3

Film-maker Simon Glass explores his family history and tells the story of the thousands of migrant Jews who arrived by boat and lived in a slum area of Leeds known as the Leylands. Simon discovers stories of hardship and anti-Semitism, but also success and progress as many moved out to the more affluent suburbs. He also travels to eastern Europe where he makes a shocking discovery about what happened to his relatives who did not migrate to Britain

Cast (unconfirmed)

Simon Glass
Diana Hare
Tony Parker