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Slave songs, pit songs, songs in dark times
From the plantations of the new world to the pits of County Durham, join Eleanor Rosamund Barraclough as she discovers stories of the power of music in hard times. Each story is located in a specific place in the British Isles, from Shetland to Truro.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Eleanor Rosamund Barraclough |
| Narrator | Peter Brathwaite |
| Narrator | Davina Shum |
| Narrator | Kate Romano |
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Time Travellers
A collection of quirky tales from the corners of history.
