The Romanians Are Coming (2015)

2.7 (2 votes)

1 Season

February 17, 2015

English

Documentary

Synopsis

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.

Network

Channel 4

Episodes

Episode 1

Feb 17, 2015

47 min

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.

Episode 2

Feb 24, 2015

47 min

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.

Episode 3

Mar 3, 2015

47 min

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.