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Two Chinese writers living in Britain became widely known in the 1930s and 40s.

Two Chinese writers living in Britain became widely known in the 1930s and 40s. Anna Chen explores art, writing and a hit West End play. From May 2007.

Anna Chen sets out to uncover the early history of the Chinese who came to Britain before the takeaway boom of the 1960s.

8/10. Artistic Pursuits

Historian Diana Yeh recalls two Chinese writers living in Britain who became widely known in the 1930s and 40s. Chiang Yee was the author of the Silent Traveller travel books and SI Hsiung's play Lady Precious Stream was a huge West End hit.

From 2007.

Producer: Mukti Jain Campion
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Anna Chen sets out to uncover the early history of the Chinese who came to Britain

Anna Chen sets out to uncover the early history of the Chinese who came to Britain before the takeaway boom of the 1960s.

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