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The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah (Omnibus)

The poet reads his autobiography, opening with a childhood in Birmingham filled with love, violence and a first taste of poetry.

Benjamin Zephaniah reads his autobiography, beginning with his childhood growing up in Birmingham.

It was a childhood coloured with love and violence.

But it was also where his love of poetry first evolved - and his relationship with his parents went in two very different directions.

Written and read by Benjamin Zephaniah

Omnibus of five parts abridged by Sara Davies

Producer: Celia de Wolff

A Pier production for 麻豆社 Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2018.

1 hour, 10 minutes

Last on

Mon 13 Feb 2023 00:30

Broadcasts

  • Sun 6 May 2018 09:00
  • Sun 6 May 2018 20:00
  • Sun 12 Feb 2023 06:30
  • Sun 12 Feb 2023 11:30
  • Sun 12 Feb 2023 17:30
  • Mon 13 Feb 2023 00:30