Something Understood | Finding Your Father

Based on Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe 

British-based Gospel singer and broadcaster Muyiwa Olarewaju tells the story of his search for a father. Muyiwa reflects upon the true sense of fatherhood, drawing on readings ranging from Nigerian author Chinua Achebe's classic ''Things Fall Apart''.

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  • Type: Analysis
  • Channel: BBC Radio 4
  • Duration: 27'19''
  • Broadcast date: 2010
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
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