Shahidha Bari examines the life and work of controversial Booker Prize winner Sir VS Naipaul. Is his legacy compromised by his self-confessed violence towards women and views on race? Show more
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The Trouble with Naipaul
Part One
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS South AsiaLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Africa
In this two part series, academic and writer, Shahidha Bari, asks if we should stop reading controversial writer V.S. Naipaul. Show more
A storm hits, putting half-term plans in jeopardy, and Valentina faces a challenging new English project.
The girls give the common room a colourful makeover, while photographers Eva and Evie get back to nature. Show more
Recovering from spinal surgery, dancer Emily finally has the chance to reunite with best friend Lottie. Show more
Lily and Rosie battle stage fright as they face a big choir performance, and Crystal discovers a new passion. Show more
While classical music is a part of everyday life at the boarding school, Queen fan Ella wants to turn the volume up by starting the school’s first rock band. Show more
There are shocks and surprises in store as the girls learn how to cope when school life feels tough. Show more
The hunt is on for three new head girls - but it’s not just the teachers grilling the hopefuls. Show more
The girls glam up for the prom, but there is a surprise in store as some unexpected guests gatecrash the fun. Show more
The girls have fun celebrating Chinese New Year, while netball player Jina faces a sporting challenge. Show more
It’s a battle of stamina among the houses as the students compete to clock up the most exercise in one month. Show more
The girls reconnect with family for a history project, and the boarding house gets some surprise visitors. Show more
Flo and Chloe make a new pen pal and invite her to school for a tour and a big surprise. This episode was filmed in 2021 before the death of HM the Queen.
The boarding house welcomes new arrival Eleanor, while Roya and friends go on a bird-feeding mission. Show more
It’s on with the aprons as the girls go head-to-head in the kitchen and compete to make a new meal for the school menu.
The girls get a shock when they are shown what life was like as a Victorian student. Show more
Liyana and Jyot are on a mission to make swimming fun, but how will the girls cope with a cold-water plunge? Show more
Budding writer Saanvi gets closer to her dream of being an author, while head Mrs Tear surprises the girls. Show more
With a prom to plan, Matilda leads the girls on a clothes swap, while the cross-stitch club make a statement. Show more