Presented by Matt Carr, Writer and Author Adrian Scott, Poet and Photographer. Exploring the history, politics and culture of the North. Asking what is the North? is it really grim up North? How have writers, film makers, artists and photographers portrayed the North? is there a North South divide? With guests and road trips, vox pops and soundscapes all from and about the North.
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Presented by Matt Carr, Writer and Author Adrian Scott, Poet and Photographer. Exploring the history, politics and culture of the North. Asking what is the North? is it really grim up North? How have writers, film makers, artists and photographers portrayed the North? is there a North South divide? With guests and road trips, vox pops and soundscapes all from and about the North.
Many thanks to Chris Peace and Kate Flannery - in the interview Kate's is the first voice you hear, followed by Chris. They are from the Orgreave Truth & Justice Campaign https://otjc.org.uk We wish them well in all their work.
Thanks also to Lesley Boulton for taking us back to Orgreave and telling us the story of that day.
We also want to acknowledge John Harris who took the photo we discussed. Here is a link to a photographic essay about the strike and the day. The Miners Strike - A Photo Essay
Gratitude to Harry Paterson for his interview with us. His book Look Back in Anger is widely available. His website is worth a good look. https://harrypaterson.com
Thanks as always to the KLF for Grim Up North, and to Billy Bragg for such a great rendition of Joe Hill's There is Power in a Union.
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Grim Up North
Presented by Matt Carr, Writer and Author Adrian Scott, Poet and Photographer. Exploring the history, politics and culture of the North. Asking what is the North? is it really grim up North? How have writers, film makers, artists and photographers portrayed the North? is there a North South divide? With guests and road trips, vox pops and soundscapes all from and about the North.
