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Di Great Insohreckshan

The Poetry of HistorySeries 2
Episode 2 of 4

Jonathan Bate examines historical events through the poetry they inspired. 2/4: Linton Kwesi Johnson's poem Di Great Insohreckshan recalls the Brixton riots of April 1981.

30 minutes

Last on

Sat 8 Dec 200723:30
BBC Radio 4

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  • Sun 2 Dec 200716:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sat 8 Dec 200723:30
    BBC Radio 4