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Lloyd Bradley explores how 1970s black British teenagers were drawn to a poppier sound beyond roots reggae. Read by Ben Onwukwe.

As roots reggae is increasingly acclaimed by the 1970s music press, many black British teenagers find themselves drawn to the poppier sounds of lovers' rock.

Lloyd Bradley explores the story of a London's transformation through its music, taking in the wave of Commonwealth immigration in the 40s right up to the present day.

Abridged by Natalie Steed.

Read by Ben Onwukwe.

Producer: Kirsteen Cameron

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2013.

15 minutes

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Thu 30 Jul 202608:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

ReaderBen Onwukwe
AuthorLloyd Bradley
AbridgerNatalie Steed
ProducerKirsteen Cameron

Broadcasts

  • Thu 15 Aug 201309:45
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Fri 16 Aug 201300:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Thu 9 Aug 201814:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 10 Aug 201802:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 30 Jul 202608:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 30 Jul 202613:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 30 Jul 202619:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 31 Jul 202603:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra