The Romanians Are Coming

Documentary

Documentary series exploring the lives of Romanians trying to make a new life in Britain, and seeking out the truth behind the headlines about immigration.

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Episodes & Seasons

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Season 1

3 Episodes

EP 01

01.Episode 1

47m

2015-02-17

01.Episode 1

47m

Aired 2015-02-17

Alex sleeps in a car park next to Victoria station and helps new arrivals settle in London. Roma Gypsy Sandu struggles to settle in Liverpool, with a limited grasp of English.

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EP 02

02.Episode 2

47m

2015-02-24

02.Episode 2

47m

Aired 2015-02-24

This episode explores life in Romania and the motivation driving migrants to the UK, from middle-class nurse Mihalia to Adi, who works in a car wash for £30 a day and sleeps under a bridge.

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EP 03

03.Episode 3

47m

2015-03-03

03.Episode 3

47m

Aired 2015-03-03

The final episode explores mass migration from Romania, where one in 10 have left the country, racism is rife and Roma Gypsies have been evicted from their homes.

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