The Things About Us: The Chagos Islands

The Things About Us examines British identity: what are we like, what do we think we're like, and what's in the gap in between?This week Mark asks: what happens when Britain decides you're not British any more? This is what happened to the people of the Chagos Islands, in the Indian Ocean: they remained British when Mauritius won Independence in the 1960s, but were handed over to America, who built a military base on the island of Diego Garcia. How did this happen - and what did Britain do to the people who lived there?The Things About Us is written and presented by Mark Thomas. It was recorded at the Museum of Comedy in London by Tim Bazell, and produced by Susan McNicholas and Ed Morrish. Thanks to Lush for their support, and to Dr. Feelgood for the use of their music.The Chagossian music is by Group Tanbour Chagos, and is used under a Creative Commons license. Please visit their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKafAfVWeN341WkKw0X3PugIf you want to say hello on social media, Mark Thomas is @markthomasinfo.Mark's photo is by Steve Ullathorne (ullathorne.photoshelter.com/index) and the design is by Greg Matthews (designbygreg.uk/)

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