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Episode 2

Continuing her journey in search of her roots, poet Jackie Kay meets her birth mother for the first time. Read by the author.

Acclaimed Scottish poet Jackie Kay traces her biological parents in a journey from Scotland to Lagos.

Jackie continues her journey in search of her roots. Today she meets her birth mother for the first time, and comes closer to tracking down her birth father.

Read by the author.

Producer/Abridger: Jill Waters
A Waters Company production for 麻豆社 Radio 4.

15 minutes

Last on

Wed 27 May 2015 02:45

Broadcasts

  • Tue 20 Jul 2010 09:45
  • Wed 21 Jul 2010 00:30
  • Tue 26 May 2015 14:45
  • Wed 27 May 2015 02:45

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