Sindhustan

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Sandwich Filling

20180704

20230622 (BBC7)
20260504 (BBC7)

Comic Sindhu Vee is stuck between her parents, in-laws and their three beloved grandkids.

She's taking a look at being a parent in a multi-generational family.

Born in India, educated in Delhi, Toronto, Chicago and Oxford, married to a Dane, and with three London born kids still living at home (and calling her mate) former investment banker Sindhu Vee has a unique perspective on parenting.

At least the dog - a giant Labrador from Wales - understands her.

A BBC Studios production, first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2018.

Comic Sindhu Vee is stuck between her parents, in-laws and their three beloved grandkids. Stars Sindhu Vee. From 2018.

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Unmarried Freaky Giant

20180711

20230629 (BBC7)
20260511 (BBC7)

Stand-up comedian Sindhu Vee considers the subject of marriage.

As an Indian woman growing up in the 1970s and 1980s, Sindhu was naturally heading for an arranged marriage.

But at 5'10' in a country where the average woman is just 5 feet tall, she posed an enormous problem for her mother.

Who was going to be the lucky guy?

Stand-up comedian Sindhu Vee charts her route to wedded bliss.

Stand-up comedian Sindhu Vee, remembers the day she finally got wed - but which man was a good match for her height? From 2018.

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The Marriage Marathon

20180718

20230706 (BBC7)
20260518 (BBC7)

Getting married is like a sprint.

You work together towards a finishing line, and once you're over the line, there are cheers and applause.

Staying married?

That's a marathon. A long, hard slog, that takes its toll mentally and physically.

Comic Sindhu Vee, has been married to her Danish husband for over 20 years, and despite culture clashes, interference from in-laws, and three London-born children who prefer to call her 'bruv' - her marriage is still going strong.

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast July in 2018.

Comic Sindhu Vee has been married 20 years - to the same man. What's her secret?

Stand-up comic Sindhu Vee says marriage is a marathon and she's been married for over 20 years. What's the secret? From 2018.

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Fruits Of Labour

20180725

20220501 (BBC7)
20230713 (BBC7)

Stand-up comedian Sindhu Vee looks at being a parent in a multi-generational family.

Children are great. I mean soooo boring. But great!

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2018.

Stand-up comic Sindhu Vee looks at being a parent in a multi-generational family.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	Sandwich Filling	20180704	20230622 (BBC7) 20260504 (BBC7)	Comic Sindhu Vee is stuck between her parents, in-laws and their three beloved grandkids. She's taking a look at being a parent in a multi-generational family. Born in India, educated in Delhi, Toronto, Chicago and Oxford, married to a Dane, and with three London born kids still living at home (and calling her mate) former investment banker Sindhu Vee has a unique perspective on parenting. At least the dog - a giant Labrador from Wales - understands her. A BBC Studios production, first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2018. Comic Sindhu Vee is stuck between her parents, in-laws and their three beloved grandkids. Stars Sindhu Vee. From 2018. [LISTEN NOW]
02	Unmarried Freaky Giant	20180711	20230629 (BBC7) 20260511 (BBC7)	Stand-up comedian Sindhu Vee considers the subject of marriage. As an Indian woman growing up in the 1970s and 1980s, Sindhu was naturally heading for an arranged marriage. But at 5'10' in a country where the average woman is just 5 feet tall, she posed an enormous problem for her mother. Who was going to be the lucky guy? Stand-up comedian Sindhu Vee charts her route to wedded bliss. Stand-up comedian Sindhu Vee, remembers the day she finally got wed - but which man was a good match for her height? From 2018. [LISTEN NOW]
03	The Marriage Marathon	20180718	20230706 (BBC7) 20260518 (BBC7)	Getting married is like a sprint. You work together towards a finishing line, and once you're over the line, there are cheers and applause. Staying married? That's a marathon. A long, hard slog, that takes its toll mentally and physically. Comic Sindhu Vee, has been married to her Danish husband for over 20 years, and despite culture clashes, interference from in-laws, and three London-born children who prefer to call her 'bruv' - her marriage is still going strong. A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast July in 2018. Comic Sindhu Vee has been married 20 years - to the same man. What's her secret? Stand-up comic Sindhu Vee says marriage is a marathon and she's been married for over 20 years. What's the secret? From 2018. [LISTEN NOW]
04	Fruits Of Labour	20180725	20220501 (BBC7) 20230713 (BBC7)	Stand-up comedian Sindhu Vee looks at being a parent in a multi-generational family. Children are great. I mean soooo boring. But great! Born in India, educated in Delhi, Toronto, Chicago and Oxford, married to a Dane, and with three London born kids still living at home (and calling her mate) former investment banker Sindhu Vee has a unique perspective on parenting. At least the dog - a giant Labrador from Wales - understands her. A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2018. Stand-up comic Sindhu Vee looks at being a parent in a multi-generational family.