The State We're In

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19950729

A six-part portrait of 75 years of Northern Ireland. A Troubled Start. The political upheaval and violence that surrounded the formation of Northern Ireland. Producer Louis Edmondson Repeated tomorrow at 8.30pm

19950729

19950730

Repeated from yesterday 4.00pm

19950730

Repeated from yesterday 4.00pm

19950805

A six-part portrait of Northern Ireland. 2: Neighbours. The sometimes strained relationship with Britain and the Republic of Ireland. Producer Louis Edmondson

Repeated tomorrow at 8.30pm

19950805

A six-part portrait of Northern Ireland. 2: Neighbours. The sometimes strained relationship with Britain and the Republic of Ireland. Producer Louis Edmondson

Repeated tomorrow at 8.30pm

19950806

Repeated from yesterday

19950806

Repeated from yesterday

19950812

A six-part portrait of Northern Ireland. 3: The political considerations surrounding the media. Producer Louis Edmondson Repeated tomorrow at 8.30pm

19950812

A six-part portrait of Northern Ireland. 3: The political considerations surrounding the media. Producer Louis Edmondson Repeated tomorrow at 8.30pm

19950813

Repeated from yesterday

19950813

Repeated from yesterday

19950819

A six-part portrait of Northern Ireland. 4: Body and Soul. The political considerations which have overshadowed sport, health, welfare and the churches.

Producer Louis Edmondson

Repeated tomorrow at 8.30pm

19950819

'A six-part portrait of Northern Ireland. 4: Body and Soul. The political considerations which have overshadowed sport, health, welfare and the churches.

Producer Louis Edmondson

Repeated tomorrow at 8.30pm'

19950819

A six-part portrait of Northern Ireland. 4: Body and Soul. The political considerations which have overshadowed sport, health, welfare and the churches.

Producer Louis Edmondson

Repeated tomorrow at 8.30pm

19950820

Repeated from yesterday

19950820

Repeated from yesterday

19950826

A six-part portrait of Northern Ireland. 5: Living and Learning. The changes in housing, industry, farming and education. Producer Louis Edmondson Repeated tomorrow at 8.30pm

19950826

'A six-part portrait of Northern Ireland. 5: Living and Learning. The changes in housing, industry, farming and education. Producer Louis Edmondson Repeated tomorrow at 8.30pm'

19950826

A six-part portrait of Northern Ireland. 5: Living and Learning. The changes in housing, industry, farming and education. Producer Louis Edmondson Repeated tomorrow at 8.30pm

19950827

Repeated from yesterday 4.00pm

19950827

Repeated from yesterday 4.00pm

19950902

The final part of a portrait of 75 years of Northern Ireland. Under Control. The political role played by the police and army, the legal system, paramilitaries and local and regional government. Producer Louis Edmondson Repeated tomorrow at 8.30pm

19950902

'The final part of a portrait of 75 years of Northern Ireland. Under Control. The political role played by the police and army, the legal system, paramilitaries and local and regional government. Producer Louis Edmondson Repeated tomorrow at 8.30pm'

19950902

19950903

Repeated from yesterday 4.00pm

19950903

Repeated from yesterday 4.00pm

20190901

The globe-trotting poetry series returns. Poet Imtiaz Dharker explores exciting voices from around the world in their own languages and in translation.

In this episode, she hears poems written in Icelandic, in Hindustani from India, and in Amharic from Ethiopia. While thinking about the phrase "The State We’re In", she explores how these three poets have written about injustices and citizenship in very different ways.

There’s Kristín Svava Tómasdóttir, an impressive young voice from Reykjavik’s vibrant poetry scene. She serves up perceptive social criticism and environmental concern with wry humour and understated Scandinavian dread. Imtiaz talks to her about poems inspired by the Icelandic financial crisis of 2008 and internet search engines. The English translations are by KB Thors.

Hussain Haidry is a spoken word poet living in Mumbai. In his poem Hindustani Musalmaan, or Indian Muslim, he explores the many influences that make up his identity and refuses to be defined by just one aspect – being a Muslim. It struck a chord a couple of years ago when it was widely shared on social media. Imtiaz talks to him and recalls her time living in Mumbai.

Finally, Imtiaz discovers Ethiopia’s rich tradition of "wax and gold" poetry, where satire runs just below the superficial meaning. We hear poems with a political twist from Zewdu Milikit, a poet from the ancient city of Gondar in the north west of Ethiopia. The translations from the original Amharic are by poet Chris Beckett, who we also hear.

Producer: Caroline Hughes

A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4

The globe-trotting poetry series returns, presented by poet Imtiaz Dharker.

Programme Catalogue - Details: Under Control

19950902

Producer: L. EDMONDSON

Next in series: 31 March 2002

Previous in series: PART 5 LIVING AND LEARNING

Broadcast history

02 Sep 1995 16:02-16:30 (RADIO 4)

03 Sep 1995 20:30-21:00 (RADIO 4)

Recorded on 1995-08-30

Recorded on 1995-08-30.

Programme Catalogue - Details: Under Control

19950903

First broadcast on 1995-09-02

Producer: L. EDMONDSON

Next in series: 31 March 2002

Previous in series: PART 5 LIVING AND LEARNING

Broadcast history

02 Sep 1995 16:02-16:30 (RADIO 4)

03 Sep 1995 20:30-21:00 (RADIO 4)

Recorded on 1995-08-30

Recorded on 1995-08-30.

Episodes

Title	First Broadcast	Comments
	19950729	A six-part portrait of 75 years of Northern Ireland. A Troubled Start. The political upheaval and violence that surrounded the formation of Northern Ireland. Producer Louis Edmondson Repeated tomorrow at 8.30pm
	19950729	A six-part portrait of 75 years of Northern Ireland. A Troubled Start. The political upheaval and violence that surrounded the formation of Northern Ireland. Producer Louis Edmondson Repeated tomorrow at 8.30pm
	19950730	Repeated from yesterday 4.00pm
	19950730	Repeated from yesterday 4.00pm
	19950805	A six-part portrait of Northern Ireland. 2: Neighbours. The sometimes strained relationship with Britain and the Republic of Ireland. Producer Louis Edmondson Repeated tomorrow at 8.30pm
	19950805	A six-part portrait of Northern Ireland. 2: Neighbours. The sometimes strained relationship with Britain and the Republic of Ireland. Producer Louis Edmondson Repeated tomorrow at 8.30pm
	19950806	Repeated from yesterday
	19950806	Repeated from yesterday
	19950812	A six-part portrait of Northern Ireland. 3: The political considerations surrounding the media. Producer Louis Edmondson Repeated tomorrow at 8.30pm
	19950812	A six-part portrait of Northern Ireland. 3: The political considerations surrounding the media. Producer Louis Edmondson Repeated tomorrow at 8.30pm
	19950813
	19950813	Repeated from yesterday
	19950813	Repeated from yesterday
	19950819	" A six-part portrait of Northern Ireland. 4: Body and Soul. The political considerations which have overshadowed sport, health, welfare and the churches. Producer Louis Edmondson Repeated tomorrow at 8.30pm "
	19950819	'A six-part portrait of Northern Ireland. 4: Body and Soul. The political considerations which have overshadowed sport, health, welfare and the churches. Producer Louis Edmondson Repeated tomorrow at 8.30pm'
	19950819	A six-part portrait of Northern Ireland. 4: Body and Soul. The political considerations which have overshadowed sport, health, welfare and the churches. Producer Louis Edmondson Repeated tomorrow at 8.30pm
	19950820
	19950820	Repeated from yesterday
	19950820	Repeated from yesterday
	19950826	" A six-part portrait of Northern Ireland. 5: Living and Learning. The changes in housing, industry, farming and education. Producer Louis Edmondson Repeated tomorrow at 8.30pm "
	19950826	'A six-part portrait of Northern Ireland. 5: Living and Learning. The changes in housing, industry, farming and education. Producer Louis Edmondson Repeated tomorrow at 8.30pm'
	19950826	A six-part portrait of Northern Ireland. 5: Living and Learning. The changes in housing, industry, farming and education. Producer Louis Edmondson Repeated tomorrow at 8.30pm
	19950827
	19950827	Repeated from yesterday 4.00pm
	19950827	Repeated from yesterday 4.00pm
	19950902	" The final part of a portrait of 75 years of Northern Ireland. Under Control. The political role played by the police and army, the legal system, paramilitaries and local and regional government. Producer Louis Edmondson Repeated tomorrow at 8.30pm "
	19950902	'The final part of a portrait of 75 years of Northern Ireland. Under Control. The political role played by the police and army, the legal system, paramilitaries and local and regional government. Producer Louis Edmondson Repeated tomorrow at 8.30pm'
	19950902	The final part of a portrait of 75 years of Northern Ireland. Under Control. The political role played by the police and army, the legal system, paramilitaries and local and regional government. Producer Louis Edmondson Repeated tomorrow at 8.30pm
	19950903
	19950903	Repeated from yesterday 4.00pm
	19950903	Repeated from yesterday 4.00pm
	20190901	The globe-trotting poetry series returns. Poet Imtiaz Dharker explores exciting voices from around the world in their own languages and in translation. In this episode, she hears poems written in Icelandic, in Hindustani from India, and in Amharic from Ethiopia. While thinking about the phrase "The State We’re In", she explores how these three poets have written about injustices and citizenship in very different ways. There’s Kristín Svava Tómasdóttir, an impressive young voice from Reykjavik’s vibrant poetry scene. She serves up perceptive social criticism and environmental concern with wry humour and understated Scandinavian dread. Imtiaz talks to her about poems inspired by the Icelandic financial crisis of 2008 and internet search engines. The English translations are by KB Thors. Hussain Haidry is a spoken word poet living in Mumbai. In his poem Hindustani Musalmaan, or Indian Muslim, he explores the many influences that make up his identity and refuses to be defined by just one aspect – being a Muslim. It struck a chord a couple of years ago when it was widely shared on social media. Imtiaz talks to him and recalls her time living in Mumbai. Finally, Imtiaz discovers Ethiopia’s rich tradition of "wax and gold" poetry, where satire runs just below the superficial meaning. We hear poems with a political twist from Zewdu Milikit, a poet from the ancient city of Gondar in the north west of Ethiopia. The translations from the original Amharic are by poet Chris Beckett, who we also hear. Producer: Caroline Hughes A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4 The globe-trotting poetry series returns, presented by poet Imtiaz Dharker.
Programme Catalogue - Details: Under Control	19950902	Producer: L. EDMONDSON Next in series: 31 March 2002 Previous in series: PART 5 LIVING AND LEARNING Broadcast history 02 Sep 1995 16:02-16:30 (RADIO 4) 03 Sep 1995 20:30-21:00 (RADIO 4) Recorded on 1995-08-30 Recorded on 1995-08-30.
Programme Catalogue - Details: Under Control	19950903	First broadcast on 1995-09-02 Producer: L. EDMONDSON Next in series: 31 March 2002 Previous in series: PART 5 LIVING AND LEARNING Broadcast history 02 Sep 1995 16:02-16:30 (RADIO 4) 03 Sep 1995 20:30-21:00 (RADIO 4) Recorded on 1995-08-30 Recorded on 1995-08-30.