A Good Read | Tariq Ali and Jean Binta Breeze

Based on The Lonely Londoners by Sam Selvon

Louise Doughty is joined by Tariq Ali and Jean Binta Breeze to discuss books by Sam Selvon, Beryl Bainbridge and Robert Irwin.

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  • Type: Analysis
  • Channel: BBC Radio 4
  • Duration: 27'44''
  • Broadcast date: 2000
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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