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Will Self: Pity the Young
Will Self reflects on the malign influence of the older generation on the young as the population of Britain ages.
Will Self reflects on the malign influence of the older generation on the young as the population of Britain ages. "In my darker moments - of which there are quite a few - I often envision the baby boomer generation as a giant and warty toad squatting on the youth of our society".
Producer: Sheila Cook.
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Sun 3 Nov 201308:48
BBC Radio 4
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Will Self |
| Producer | Sheila Cook |
Broadcasts
- Fri 1 Nov 201320:50BBC Radio 4
- Sun 3 Nov 201308:48BBC Radio 4
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