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26/11/2017

Poetry of the Forgotten People

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Poetry Extra, Poetry of the Forgotten People

Daljit Nagra introduces 'Poetry of the Forgotten People' featuring Oodgeroo Noonuccal.

4 Extra Debut. Daljit Nagra introduces 'Poetry of the Forgotten People' featuring Oodgeroo Noonuccal and presented by Greta Scacchi. From August 2010.

Poet Daljit Nagra revisits the BBC's radio poetry archive with 'Poetry of the Forgotten People' featuring Australian poet Oodgeroo Noonuccal. 

Greta Scacchi pays a personal tribute to this extraordinary poet - formerly known as Kath Walker - who, when the aeroplane she was travelling on was taken hostage, used poetry to appeal to the hostage takers. 

A pioneer of Aboriginal poetry, she was the first Indigenous Australian woman to have her work published, which was a milestone in Australian history. 

She was also a trailblazing Aboriginal Rights campaigner and environmental activist, who paved the way for contemporary Aboriginal artists and political campaigners. 

Joining Greta are close friends and family, who share their memories and discuss her impact not only on their lives but on millions of Australians too. 

Oodgeroo's poems are read by Aboriginal actress, Roxanne McDonald. 

Produced by Charlotte Austin and Diana Bentley
A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in 2010.

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