The Romanians Are Coming

2.7

2015•47m

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.

Production

Seasons

3 Episodes • Premiered 2015

1. Episode 1

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.

2. Episode 2

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.

3. Episode 3

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.