Archive On 4:the Book Burners

'Mike Wooldridge hears from those who took part in the protests against Salman Rushdie and The Satanic Verses, 20 years ago. For many, it was simple: the government had banned Peter Wright 's Spycatcher, therefore Rushdie's novel, which had caused offence to many Muslims, should be similarly dealt with. Would those involved in these demonstrations still believe their actions were justified? Producers Sara Conkey and Perminder Khatkar Shortened'

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