BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM — Gurinder Chadha shoots and scores

About this episode

The episode explores the making of the film BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM and its cultural impact.

On the opening day of the World Cup, we take a look and a listen to the soccer-centric sleeper BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM (2002). Director Gurinder Chadha tells Rico about making her breakthrough rom-com about girl power, British Asian identity, and football—and how its mashup soundtrack of pop hits and Bhangra bangers scored goals of its own. Other guests include superstar DJ/producer Bally Sagoo, and the film's music supervisor Liz Gallacher (THE FULL MONTY). Our audio documentary podcast returns...

People in this episode

Host: Rico

Guests: Gurinder Chadha, Bally Sagoo, Liz Gallacher

Topics covered

• soccer
• rom-com
• British Asian identity
• girl power
• film soundtrack

Keywords

• BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM
• Gurinder Chadha
• soccer
• British Asian
• film soundtrack
• girl power
• Bhangra

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM, THE FULL MONTY

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