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A mix of poetry, music and conversation exploring what rap can teach us about education, from the BBC's own Radio Theatre. Show more
An intimate portrait of George’s love life highlights his struggles to keep a work/life balance. He constructs an elaborate analogy that spirals out of control, leaving him lost. Show more
The Poet muses on the interplay between crime and music in his community, painting an audio-portrait that is in equal parts complex and compelling. Show more
44 minutes
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George talks to John Wilson about some of his formative cultural influences including the grammar school that taught him the essay-writing skills he uses when making his podcast. Show more
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Critically acclaimed Have You Heard George's Podcast is back for Chapter 4: After Empire Show more
39 minutes
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The season finale sees a return to the inside of George's Mind. The ensuing adventure is a story of hope, fear and sacrifice relevant to anyone who dares to dream big. Show more
50 minutes
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George continues his Grenfell story. Show more
Following a highly publicised run-in with the police, George looks at the fraught relationship between his community and law enforcers. Show more
George explores the roles of family and formal education in the lives of young people. Show more
A young teacher's daily struggles provides the backdrop for this harrowing reflection on the Grenfell Tower tragedy. Show more
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The Peabody Award-winning podcast from George the Poet is back with a new series on 15th July.
28 minutes
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George’s Train of Thought travels through the madness of 2020 to find light at the end of the tunnel - the chapter 3 audience. Show more
A mix of genius and luck propels a young man from the jaws of death to superstar status. What can we learn from the life and times of Shawn Carter? Show more
Once upon a time, the general public pinned all their issues on the entertainment industry. Society stalked celebs, and music moved millions. Where did this obsession start? Show more
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George tells an epic story about Jamaican dancehall singers Mavado and Vybz Kartel. Music, money and murder all feature in this complex case study of Black urban street culture. Show more
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As the harsh realities of African politics have become clear, George has had to rethink his relationship with UG, and how it might affect him and his new fiancé Sandra. Show more
George breaks down the formation of Uganda through the story of his grandfather. He finds similarities between African independence and the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s. Show more
R&B music has changed from the soundtrack of love, to a journal of pain. Through this music, George looks at the breakdown of the African American family since the 1970s. Show more
There was a moment somewhere between the 1980s and 1990s when black music turned gangsta. Was this music the explosion of black culture, or the implosion of black power? Show more
