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Kolkata with Sue Perkins
Kolkata with Sue Perkins

Kolkata with Sue Perkins

Genres

Documentary

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Sue Perkins immerses herself in the complex life of Kolkata and sees how it is reinventing itself as a megacity with a reputation for eccentricity, culture and tolerance.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

60 mins

Rating

3/10

Release Date

02 September 2015

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Sue Perkins

Sue Perkins

Herself - Presenter

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