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Episode 6

Desperate for some space, Sameer is on the way to Uganda to look up an old family friend.
Read by Sacha Dhawan and Vincent Ebrahim

In search of space, Sameer has postponed his relocation to Singapore and is on the way to Uganda to look up an old family friend.
Read by Sacha Dhawan and Vincent Ebrahim

This elegant and eye-opening debut crosses continents and generations as it explores love, duty and the long shadows cast by colonialism. Themes of romance and exile combine with a stunning portrayal of modern Uganda as a young man tries to find his place in the world. Winner of the New Writer鈥檚 Prize from Stormzy鈥檚 imprint Merky books, Hafsa Zayyan takes us from East Africa to the East Midlands - and back again.

Written by Hafsa Zayyan
Abridged by Patricia Cumper
Producer: Eilidh McCreadie

14 minutes

Last on

Mon 12 Apr 2021 22:45

Broadcasts

  • Mon 12 Apr 2021 12:04
  • Mon 12 Apr 2021 22:45