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Book of the Week: Patti Smith - Just Kids

Book of the Week: Patti Smith - Just Kids: Episode 5

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Just Kids

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Patti Smith - Just Kids

BBC Radio 4 - Book of the Week, Patti Smith - Just Kids, Episode 5

In 1986, Patti is living in Detroit when she hears bad news about Robert Mapplethorpe.

In 1986, Patti is living with her husband and son in Detroit when she hears bad news about Robert Mapplethorpe. Concluded by the author.

Patti Smith reads from her new memoir of her life in New York in the late 1960s and 1970s. 

In 1986, Patti is living with her husband and son in Detroit when she hears bad news about Robert Mapplethorpe.

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A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4.

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Patti Smith reads from her new memoir of her life in New York in the late 1960s and 1970s

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