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Linton Kwesi Johnson - Poet and Musician
Zeinab Badawi speaks to the Jamaican-born British poet Linton Kwesi Johnson. How relevant is his work today to the issues that are facing a changing Britain?
Zeinab Badawi speaks to the Jamaican-born British poet Linton Kwesi Johnson, who has blended his creative talent with music to produce some of the most innovative poetry recordings. He has written about the difficulties his generation experienced with racism, but how relevant is his work today to the issues that are facing a changing Britain?
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Zeinab Badawi |
| Interviewed Guest | Linton Kwesi Johnson |
Broadcasts
- Mon 22 May 202304:30
- Mon 22 May 202310:30BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Mon 22 May 202322:30BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Mon 22 May 202323:30BBC News Channel BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD only
- Fri 2 Jun 202304:30
- Fri 2 Jun 202310:30BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Fri 2 Jun 202322:30BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
