Skip to content
Being British East Asian: Sex, Beauty & Bodies poster
8.0 / 10(2 votes)IMDb15First Aired: 20201 Season

Being British East Asian: Sex, Beauty & Bodies

“Caught between cultures of west and east.”

Series Overview

Exploring body image, sex, and beauty, Elaine Chong challenges all she learned from movies, TV, and even family while growing up British East Asian and explores why the desire to fit in to a foreign culture while meeting the standards demanded by Asian family can leave some in an almost impossible situation.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedDocumentary
Original Network
BBC Three
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 3 Episodes

Air Date Window

2020 – 2020

Premiered: Thu, Oct 8, 2020

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Thu, Oct 22, 2020

Season 1, Episode 3: “Bodies”

Elaine Chong lifts the lid on how many British East Asians feel, caught between cultures of west and east. In this episode, she looks at weight and body image.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Is The K-Pop Diet Actually An Eating Disorder? | Being British East Asian: Sex, Beauty & BodiesOfficial

Type: Clip • Published 2020-10-08

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: 15

15: Suitable only for 15 years and over.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Being British East Asian: Sex, Beauty & Bodies.

Shows Similar to Being British East Asian: Sex, Beauty & Bodies

Series sharing comparable tone, character dynamics, and narrative themes

  • 10.0
  • 9.0
  • 6.6
  • 7.5
  • 8.0
  • 5.0
  • 3.5
  • 1.0
  • 6.0
  • 7.5
  • 7.6
  • 8.4
  • 7.0
  • 9.0
  • 7.0

More Series Like Being British East Asian: Sex, Beauty & Bodies

Shows sharing similar genres, audiences, and storylines.

7.7
7.8
8.8
8.1
7.9
7.0
8.0
6.5
7.4
7.5
6.4
7.9

Frequently Asked Questions About Being British East Asian: Sex, Beauty & Bodies

Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.

What is Being British East Asian: Sex, Beauty & Bodies about?

Exploring body image, sex, and beauty, Elaine Chong challenges all she learned from movies, TV, and even family while growing up British East Asian and explores why the desire to fit in to a foreign culture while meeting the standards demanded by Asian family can leave some in an almost impossible situation.

How many seasons does Being British East Asian: Sex, Beauty & Bodies have?

Being British East Asian: Sex, Beauty & Bodies comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Being British East Asian: Sex, Beauty & Bodies?

Key cast members in Being British East Asian: Sex, Beauty & Bodies include Elaine Chong, Rina Sawayama, Evelyn Mok, Ken Cheng.

Who created or directed Being British East Asian: Sex, Beauty & Bodies?

Being British East Asian: Sex, Beauty & Bodies was developed and directed by Not specified.