Who's Respectable Now?
Journalist Lynsey Hanley explores the divisive notion that we are all middle class now.
Lynsey Hanley explores the experience of class and social mobility in Britain over the past four decades. She offers a personal insight into the psychological cost of leaving her working-class upbringing behind; moving from her home in Chelmsley Wood, a vast council estate near Birmingham, to sixth-form college, to university and on to a career in journalism.
In this final episode, she looks at the divisive notion, encouraged by politicians of all parties over the past two decades, that we're all middle-class now.
Written and read by Lynsey Hanley.
Abridged by Sian Preece.
Produced by Kirsteen Cameron.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Lynsey Hanley |
| Author | Lynsey Hanley |
| Abridger | Sian Preece |
| Producer | Kirsteen Cameron |
Broadcasts
- Fri 29 Apr 201609:45BBC Radio 4 FM
- Sat 30 Apr 201600:30BBC Radio 4
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