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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.

In the final episode, jungle and garage pave the way for grime, a style which has crossed over into the mainstream.

15 minutes

Last on

Sat 11 Aug 2018 02:45

Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Ben Onwukwe
Author Lloyd Bradley
Abridger Natalie Steed
Producer Kirsteen Cameron

Broadcasts

  • Fri 16 Aug 2013 09:45
  • Sat 17 Aug 2013 00:30
  • Fri 10 Aug 2018 14:45
  • Sat 11 Aug 2018 02:45

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