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Episode 4
As roots reggae is increasingly acclaimed by the 1970s UK music press, many black British teenagers find themselves drawn to the poppier sounds of lovers' rock.
The story of a city's transformation through its music, taking in the wave of Commonwealth immigration in the '40s right up to the present day.
As roots reggae is increasingly acclaimed by the 1970s music press, many black British teenagers find themselves drawn to the poppier sounds of lovers' rock.
Read by Ben Onwukwe.
Written by Lloyd Bradley.
Abridged by Natalie Steed.
Produced by Kirsteen Cameron.
Last on
Fri 10 Aug 2018
02:45
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
Credits
Role | Contributor |
---|---|
Reader | Ben Onwukwe |
Author | Lloyd Bradley |
Abridger | Natalie Steed |
Producer | Kirsteen Cameron |
Broadcasts
- Thu 15 Aug 2013 09:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
- Fri 16 Aug 2013 00:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Thu 9 Aug 2018 14:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 10 Aug 2018 02:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
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