Episode 4: Sides are Taken

Brixton: Flames on the Frontline

Sound systems. Reggae. Blues parties. Music pulses through Brixton - it’s a way of life and provides an escape from a tough world. But police are raiding parties which ratchets up resentment against the authorities. And Brixton’s thriving gay community shares this sense of persecution.

==================== This podcast includes strong language, use of racist terms and descriptions of violence.

Credits: Presenter: Big Narstie Producers: Seren Jones and Maggie Latham Executive Producer: Natasha Johansson Editor: Gail Champion Sound Design: Wayne Parkes and Sam Turner Additional production: Jane Andrews and Annabel Deas Research: Derrick Bennett and Imogen Rhodes Story Consultant: John Yorke With thanks to Paul Field Dramatisation By Roy Williams Christopher Icha played by Valentine Olukoga Produced by Lorna Newman and Simon Highfield Series Producer: Ben Robinson Series Editor: Gail Champion