3. Seeds
Benjamin Zephaniah reads his autobiography. The seeds of his passion for poetry and politics begin to grow and religion takes on a greater role in his life as he finds Rastafari.
The celebrated poet Benjamin Zephaniah died in December 2023. As a tribute, Radio 4 is broadcasting the 2018 Book of the Week recording of his autobiography The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah.
The seeds of his passion for poetry and politics begin to grow. Having spent much of his teens on the wrong side of the law and time in approved school and borstal, Benjamin realises quickly that there is more to life than this. Always interested in politics and religion, he finds Rastafari and quickly recognises that it enables him to explore both.
Written and read by Benjamin Zephaniah
Abridged by Sara Davies
Producer: Celia de Wolff
A Pier production for BBC Radio 4
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Benjamin Zephaniah |
| Author | Benjamin Zephaniah |
| Abridger | Sara Davies |
| Producer | Celia de Wolff |
Broadcasts
- Wed 2 May 201809:45BBC Radio 4 FM
- Thu 3 May 201800:30BBC Radio 4
Wed 8 Feb 202307:00BBC Radio 4 Extra- Wed 8 Feb 202312:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 8 Feb 202317:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 9 Feb 202302:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 10 Apr 202411:45BBC Radio 4 FM
- Thu 11 Apr 202400:30BBC Radio 4 FM
