Alex Wheatle | Small Axe
The true story of award-winning writer Alex Wheatle, who spent his childhood in a mostly white institutional care home and was jailed after the Brixton uprising of 1981.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 1'05'47''
- Broadcast year: 2020
Curriculum Connection
- PSHE
Access
Licence: ERA Licence required
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC One
- Programme: Small Axe
- Episode: Alex Wheatle
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