Episodes
| Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Genome: [r4 Bd=19950924] | A four-part journey through black women's literature. Debuts - First Novels by Black Women. From Toni Morrison 's The Bluest Eye to Andrea Levy 's Every Light in the House Burnin', a look at the beginnings and inspirations. With actress Marsha Hunt and Floella Benjamin. Readers Lachele Carl , Dona Croll , Alibe Parsons and Ray Shell. Producer Alby James | |
| Genome: [r4 Bd=19950924] | Unknown: Toni Morrison Unknown: Andrea Levy Unknown: Marsha Hunt Readers: Floella Benjamin. Readers: Lachele Carl Readers: Dona Croll Readers: Alibe Parsons Producer: Alby James | |
| Genome: [r4 Bd=19951001] | A four-part journey through black women's literature. 2: Horror Stories: a Different Version of the Genre. From the 18th-century slave narratives to Toni Morrison 's recent novel Beloved, black writers have managed to find the words to describe the effects of slavery on their lives. Readers Lachele Carl , Dona Croll , Alibe Parsons and Ray Shell. Producer Alby James | |
| Genome: [r4 Bd=19951001] | Unknown: Toni Morrison Readers: Lachele Carl Readers: Dona Croll Readers: Alibe Parsons Producer: Alby James | |
| Genome: [r4 Bd=19951015] | Roots: Language, Colour and Culture. Last in the series about black women's literature. Read by Lachele Carl , Dona Croll , Alibe Parsons and Ray Shell. Producer Alby James | |
| Genome: [r4 Bd=19951015] | Read By: Lachele Carl Read By: Dona Croll Read By: Alibe Parsons Producer: Alby James | |
| Genome: [r4 Bd=19960709] | A four-part journey through black women's literature. 1: Debuts - First Novels. From Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye to Andrea Levy 's Every Light in the House Burnin', a look at the beginnings and inspirations which break the stereotype as well as the wall of silence. With actress Marsha Hunt and television personality Floella Benjamin. Readers Lachele Carl , Dona Croll , Alibe Parsons and Ray Shell. Producer Alby James Rpt | |
| Genome: [r4 Bd=19960709] | Unknown: Andrea Levy Unknown: Marsha Hunt Readers: Floella Benjamin. Readers: Lachele Carl Readers: Dona Croll Readers: Alibe Parsons Producer: Alby James Rpt | |
| Genome: [r4 Bd=19960716] | A four-part journey through black women's literature. 2: Horror Stories: a Different Version of the Genre. From 18th-century slave narratives to Toni Morrison 's celebrated recent novel Beloved, black writers have managed to describe the effects of slavery and racism on their lives. Readers Lachele Carl , Dona Croll , Alibe Parsons and Ray Shell. Producer Alby James Rpt | |
| Genome: [r4 Bd=19960716] | Unknown: Toni Morrison Readers: Lachele Carl Readers: Dona Croll Readers: Alibe Parsons Producer: Alby James Rpt | |
| Genome: [r4 Bd=19960723] | A four-part journey through black women's literature. 3: Blues: the Realities of Black Life A look at the link between black women's writing and the blues, illustrated with readings including works by Ntozake Shange , Toni Morrison. Jean Binta Breeze and Jackie Kay. Readers Lachele Carl , Dona Croll , Alibe Parsons and Ray Shell. Producer Alby James Repeat | |
| Genome: [r4 Bd=19960723] | Unknown: Ntozake Shange Unknown: Toni Morrison. Readers: Jackie Kay. Readers: Lachele Carl Readers: Dona Croll Readers: Alibe Parsons Producer: Alby James Repeat | |
| Genome: [r4 Bd=19960730] | Roots: Language, Colour and Culture Last in the series about black women's literature. As black women writers have gained confidence, their writing has become far more challenging. Readers Lachele Carl , Dona Croll , Alibe Parsons and Ray Shell. Producer Alby James Repeat | |
| Genome: [r4 Bd=19960730] | Readers: Lachele Carl Readers: Dona Croll Readers: Alibe Parsons Producer: Alby James Repeat | |
| Programme Catalogue - Details: 24 September 1995 | 19950924 | Producer: A. JAMES Next in series: PART TWO; HORROR STORIES Broadcast history 24 Sep 1995 23:15-23:45 (RADIO 4) Recorded on 1995-08-06 |
| Programme Catalogue - Station | Radio 4 |