Episode 1
It's 1948, and the Empire Windrush brings an exciting new musical style to London - calypso.
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 first episode the Empire Windrush brings an exciting new style of music to London with the arrival of Caribbean Calypso star Lord Kitchener.
Read by Ben Onwukwe.
Written by Lloyd Bradley.
Abridged by Natalie Steed.
Produced by Kirsteen Cameron.
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Duration: 01:00
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Ben Onwukwe |
| Author | Lloyd Bradley |
| Abridger | Natalie Steed |
| Producer | Kirsteen Cameron |
Broadcasts
Mon 12 Aug 201309:45BBC Radio 4 FM- Tue 13 Aug 201300:30BBC Radio 4
- Mon 6 Aug 201814:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 7 Aug 201802:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
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