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My Albion: New Myths

New Myths

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Zakia Sewell explores the songs, stories and symbols of British identity.

Zakia Sewell continues her quest for Albion, through the songs, stories and symbols of British culture.

In this final episode, Zakia Sewell considers enduring symbols of Albion - from Stonehenge to the union flag - asking whether a refreshed perspective on our nation's past might pave the way for a more hopeful future.

She talks with artists Jeremy Deller and Dan Guthrie; classical musician, Chi-chi Nwanoku; the author of a book on contemporary British myths, Nesrine Malik; sociologist, Ben Pitcher; and her best friend and trainee psychotherapist, Izz.

Produced by Zakia Sewell and Alan Hall
A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4

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Zakia Sewell embarks on a quest for Albion, through the songs, stories and symbols of British folk culture.

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