Susan McKay
Journalist and author Susan McKay returns to Derry-Londonderry to explore what 'City of Culture' status has meant to the place of her birth.
Journalist and author Susan McKay returns to Londonderry to explore what 'City of Culture' status has meant to the place of her birth. Known as both Derry and Londonderry, the walled city became the inaugural UK City of Culture in 2013, and Susan examines what rebranding and reimagining has meant to a place that endured some of the worst episodes of the 'troubles' throughout her school days. As its search for identity continues, what has the city gained from its year in the limelight, and has anyone beyond its ancient walls noticed?
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- Mon 14 Oct 2013 22:45麻豆社 Radio 3
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