Channel 4’s Go Back to Where You Came From, a factual series exploring the realities of immigration, will not be returning for a second season. The broadcaster clarified that the show was always intended as a single-series event.
Here’s the Lowdown: The show followed six British people with diverse opinions on immigration as they were immersed in the experiences of refugees and migrants. They began their journeys in dangerous locations like Mogadishu, Somalia, and Raqqa, Syria, before tracing migrant routes through Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.
What This Means Now: Channel 4 maintains the program successfully generated “national conversation” about immigration. The network explicitly denies that the show was “cancelled,” stating it was commissioned as a one-off series.
The Bigger Picture: Go Back to Where You Came From aimed to confront viewers with the harsh realities of the migrant experience. The participants faced threats of violence, witnessed overcrowding in camps, and experienced poverty firsthand. The series, which included treks through deserts, border crossings, and small boat journeys, sought to challenge pre-conceived notions about immigration from all sides of the political spectrum. The series sparked debate. It is available to stream on Channel 4.
