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The 20th-Century North: Radical Culture

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Episode 9: The 20th-Century North

The 20th-Century North

BBC Radio 4 Extra - The Matter of the North, The 20th-Century North

Melvyn Bragg explores the north's radical impact on 20th-century culture.

Melvyn Bragg explores the great cultural movements that came from the North of England which rippled out to affect the world - music with the Beatles, social commentary with Coronation Street and the rise of some of Britain's greatest comedians. Melvyn Bragg examines the contribution of the north to British culture throughout the 20th century - and celebrates the way in which it refreshed and transformed the arts of this country. Also included are some of the earliest voices of northerners ever recorded - part of the Berliner Lautarchiv collection recorded by Wilhelm Doegen - held at Humboldt Universitat. The British Library also offers access to these recordings via its website.


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Maxine Peake
Dame Joan Bakewell
Lee Hall
Sir Michael Parkinson
Professor Dave Russell
Jimmy McGovern
Dame Judi Dench
David Hockney


Producer: Faith Lawrence.

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Melvyn Bragg explores the pivotal role of England's north in the shaping of modern Britain

Melvyn Bragg explores the pivotal role of England's north in the shaping of modern Britain.

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