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
