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West Meets East

West meets east when acclaimed actor Dominic West joins his childhood friend Sir James Mallinson on a pilgrimage to northern India and the biggest religious festival in the world, Kumbh Mela. Here, 100 million Hindus have gathered to wash away their sins in the holy rivers near Allahabad, on the banks of Sangam. Jim takes Dom to live with his own sect of holy men, or sadhus, and to witness his ordination as a mahant, a commander of his sect - the first time a westerner has received this honour in this ancient order of master yogis.

English
  • Originally Aired September 8, 2015
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code b06b4qmq
  • Network BBC
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Name Type Role
Dominic West Guest Star
James Mallinson Guest Star
Duncan Bridgeman Director