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Luladuck via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/10/22
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“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.”
WalesSoccer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/29/22
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“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...”Read full review »
Lenin - FFC via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/14/21
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“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...”Read full review »
Dendon64 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/11/21
“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...”Read full review »
Bear of Londinium via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/03/21
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“I grew up in a white area, it wasn’t until I went to work in ’79 that I mixed with other races. I never fully understood the Brixton riots but was never on the side of the police. This podcast is enthralling, thank you to all involved in the making of it, to get an insight into how everything...”Read full review »
CSLewis(yep) via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/25/21
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“Amazing podcast I lived through this period and grew up trusting and believing in the police. How sad and uninformed I was. My lack of knowledge is shameful. Listen and be educated and shocked.”
Tosh Sat via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/16/21
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“As someone who policed south London shortly after this period I can say with complete confidence that the version of policing that Peter Bleksley describes is utter rubbish. He should feel completely ashamed of himself because he knows perfectly well that what he says about policing at the time...”Read full review »
Snoop1965 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/15/21
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