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The Birmingham Clarion Singers, a socialist musical group, present a programme for May Day. Now to become a national holiday, 1 May has progressed from medieval fete to a symbol of Trade Union and Labour aspirations.
In this presentation Clarion will trace the story of May Day in contemporary music and song on this the 50th Anniversary of the General Strike.
Made by the Clarion Singers in cooperation with the BBC's Community Programme Unit.