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Episode 9

Sameer鈥檚 trip to Uganda has changed his life but now he must return to Leicester to face his family.
Read by Sacha Dhawan and Vincent Ebrahim

Sameer鈥檚 trip to Uganda has changed his life but before he can take the next step he must return to Leicester and face his family.
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

Thu 15 Apr 2021 22:45

Broadcasts

  • Thu 15 Apr 2021 12:04
  • Thu 15 Apr 2021 22:45