The BBC has commissioned a documentary called the Jews of Canvey Island, promising “unique access to the Chasidic community”.
According to the corporation, the film, which is to be broadcast next month, “follows the North London Chasidic Jewish community as they relocate from urban Hackney to the greener pastures of Canvey Island in Essex in search of more affordable housing. It will be screened later this year.
“This film follows the reactions of the island’s Anglican and agnostic residents as they get to grips with their new neighbours.
“It has the potential to be a culture clash, but leaders on both sides of the sea wall are determined that good neighbourly relations will prevail”.
