Bringing Books to Life | Refugee Boy

Based on Refugee Boy by Benjamin Zephaniah

Actor Alexander Vlahos reads extracts from 'Refugee Boy' by Benjamin Zephaniah, explaining why he loves the book, how it captured his imagination, and why he loves to read.

Access

Licence: ERA Licence required

Content

Type: Book Reading
Channel: BBC Radio 4
Duration: 3'02''
Broadcast date: 2013

Usage

UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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Other Archive resources

Refugee Boy | BBC Two | 2013

The Review Show | 15/03/2013

Martha Kearney and guests review a stage adaptation of Refugee Boy by Benjamin Zephaniah.

Refugee Boy | BBC Radio 4 | 2011

Bookclub | Benjamin Zephaniah

James Naughtie and readers talk to Benjamin Zephaniah, the poet and novelist who is equally popular with both adults and children. The chosen novel is Refugee Boy.

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Based on Refugee Boy by Benjamin Zephaniah

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The Review Show | 15/03/2013

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