Brixton: Flames on the Frontline
BBC Radio 5 LiveForty years ago Brixton burned. It was the people versus the police.
Violence erupted on the streets.
What happened changed the face of Britain – for everyone.
Big Narstie finds out why.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 9 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Category | History | ||||
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Apple Podcasts5Luladuck
United Kingdom4 years ago - Wonderful
Everything is so well done on this. Wish I could come across more bbc podcasts similar to this one, in terms of historical context, narrative and production.
Apple Podcasts5WalesSoccer
United States4 years ago - Reply to Utter nonsense
You never grew up on the same streets I did, watching the police use the old ‘SUS’ laws to stop anyone they pleased.
It was due to the polices actions that Brixton blew up in the first place
I hasten to add as a then 13 year old white kid living on Stockwell park Estate, I saw first hand what you and your other officers did to members of our community
Apple Podcasts5Lenin - FFCUnited Kingdom4 years ago - Outstanding podcast
Thanks to all involved for these. I remember the Brixton riots as a teenager living in another part of London and years later I worked there. Really good to hear the years of background that led up to those events from people who were there and lived through it. Big Narstie presents it really well, more like this please.👏
Apple Podcasts5Dendon64United Kingdom4 years ago - Excellent: An Important Historical Document
I'm white. I grew up just South of Brixton. The riots went on just before I was at an age where I started partying. This podcast sets the scene for what went on in my early youth and just before. It was appaling to be reminded of the racism that went on (and still does), but the music was great. Well told and balanced.
Apple Podcasts5Bear of LondiniumUnited Kingdom5 years ago
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