George the Poet
Mark Coles profiles the award-winning British spoken word poet, podcaster, and advocate for social change, George the Poet.
George Mpanga, better known as George the Poet, is a British spoken word poet, podcaster and advocate for social change. Born in north London after his parents fled Uganda in the 1980s, heβs become an increasingly significant voice in the debate on race and class in the UK.
His innovative style mixes music and poetry. It has won him critical acclaim both as a recording artist and a social commentator, playing to a wide range of audiences, from the Cheltenham Literature Festival to 1Xtra. His award-winning podcast βHave You Heard Georgeβs Podcast?β blends fiction, news and music to depict inner city life.
Mark Coles speaks to friends, family, and colleagues to find out more.
Presenter: Mark Coles
Producer: Jim Frank
Researchers: Soila Apparicio and Sowda Ali
Production Co-ordinator: Janet Staples
Studio Engineer: Nigel Appleton
Editor: Alex Lewis
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Broadcasts
- Sat 24 Jul 2021 19:00ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Sun 25 Jul 2021 05:45ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Sun 25 Jul 2021 17:40ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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