Episode 3
In Nigeria, poet Jackie Kay meets her birth father, a memorable encounter with curiously personal questions. Read by the author.
Acclaimed poet Jackie Kay traces her biological parents in a journey from Scotland to Lagos.
Nigeria: Jackie finally meets her birth father, an encounter full of memorable moments and some curiously personal questions.
Read by the author.
Producer/Abridger: Jill Waters
A Waters Company production for BBC Radio 4.
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Wed 21 Jul 201009:45BBC Radio 4 FM- Thu 22 Jul 201000:30BBC Radio 4
- Wed 27 May 201514:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 28 May 201502:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
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