Anna Chen sets out to uncover the early history of the Chinese in Britain, beginning with Shen Fu Tsong in the court of James II. From April 2007. Show more

Anna Chen investigates how the small Limehouse Chinese community in London became the subject of hysterical headlines during the 1920s. Show more

Anna Chen investigates what life was like for the sailors and families who settled in Liverpool and London during the Second World War. From May 2007. Show more

Anna Cenn learns what it was like to live and work in the Chinese laundries which sprung up across the country during the first half of the 20th century. From May 2007. Show more

Anna Chen investigates why so many Chinese sought an education at British universities, particularly those in Scotland. From May 2007. Show more

The last five episodes of the series in which Anna Chen explores the early history of the Chinese who came to Britain before the mass influx of the 1960s.

The first five episodes of the series in which Anna Chen explores the early history of the Chinese who came to Britain before the mass influx of the 1960s.

Few Chinese women came to Britain. Anna Chen hears of one young woman who walked all the way to Britain from Hubei. From May 2007. Show more

Chinese men arriving as sailors and laundrymen usually married local women. Anna Chen explores the challenges of marrying the locals. From May 2007. Show more

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. Show more

A 1958 Ingrid Bergman movie was a major boost for the British Chinese community. Anna Chen explores success on the silver screen. From May 2007. Show more

In the early days of Chinese restaurants, the idea of sweet and sour food was enough to make British diners laugh. Anna Chen explores the impact of Chinese cuisine. From May 2007. Show more