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A Picture of Birmingham, by Benjamin Zephaniah
Poet Benjamin Zephaniah revisits the place of his birth, Birmingham, on a mission to compose a new poem, which he will then read out on the streets of the city. While there, he watches Aston Villa and revisits the approved school he went to when he was a child.
Last on
Mon 15 Apr 202423:00
Credit
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Benjamin Zephaniah |
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