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Anita and Me

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Meera Syal's story about a young girl growing up in the Midlands during the 1970s

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Anita and Me - Episode 1

Meera Syal reads her own novel about 12-year-old Meena growing up in a Black Country village in the 1970s.

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Anita and Me - Episode 10

On the eve of her 11-plus, the exam seems to be the least of Meena's worries. Meera Syal reads her own novel.

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Anita and Me - Episode 2

During the long summer break from school, Meena is desperate to be accepted by her peers. Meera Syal reads her own novel.

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Anita and Me - Episode 3

Twelve-year-old Meena faces racial abuse and is shocked to learn a piece of major family news. Meera Syal reads her own novel.

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Anita and Me - Episode 4

It's a busy time for Meena with Diwali, the fair coming to town and the arrival of an ambulance. Meera Syal reads her own novel.

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Anita and Me - Episode 5

Meena's mother finally gives birth - and she decides to form a gang with Anita. Meera Syal reads her own novel.

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Anita and Me - Episode 6

Meena visits a fortune teller who foretells things about her relationship with Anita. Meera Syal reads her own novel.

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Anita and Me - Episode 7

Meena is called on to help with baby Sunil and sets about healing the rift with Anita. Meera Syal reads her own novel.

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Anita and Me - Episode 8

With Meena and Anita back on track, the girls begin to tackle the tricky subject of sex. Meera Syal reads her own novel.

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Anita and Me - Episode 9

Tough times for Meena with a stay in hospital and major changes in her circle of friends. Meera Syal reads her own novel.

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