Refugee Diaries

BBC Three

A four-part series for BBC Three following Thaer, a Syrian refugee, arriving and attempting to settle in the UK.

Thaer fled civil war after his home was bombed. After a terrifying journey across Europe, and months in the Calais Jungle, he eventually made it to the UK. He dreams of restarting his studies that were cut off by the war. But first he has to navigate the challenges of being an asylum seeker and surviving on £35 per week. After six months of waiting, Thaer is eventually granted refugee status. Produced by Katie Hindley and directed by Jack Collins, this series gets behind the news headlines to see a young man full of hopes and fears facing the surprising challenges the world has thrown at him.

Awards

SHORTLISTED
Maracay International Film and Video Festival

SHORTLISTED
One World Media Award

Credits

Director Jack Collins
Producer Katie Hindley
Executive Producer James Rogan

 

Broadcast Details

This programme was first released on
BBC Three in January 2017

Articles about the film

The Refugee Diaries – Watch our latest series on BBC Three

“I don’t know if it’s my right to be in the UK or not, but it’s my right also to not be in Syria, it’s my right to be in a safe place.” … read more

The Making Of The Refugee Diaries

Interview with Director Jack Collins The Refugee Diaries is Rogan Productions’ latest documentary series. Produced by Katie Hindley and directed by Jack Collins, this series follows Thaer, a Syrian refugee, arriving and attempting to settle in the UK… read more