Doreen Lawrence

Synopsis

A short podcast looking at the achievements of British Jamiacan campaigner Doreen Lawrence, the mother of murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence. Doreen Lawrence’s campaign for justice revealed uncomfortable truths about British society. Part of The New Elizabethans, a series presented by James Naughtie to mark the Diamond Jubilee. [12 minutes]

Series

The New Elizabethans

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of production

2012

Subjects

Social Studies; Politics & government; Women’s studies

Keywords

black communities; racial violence; racism; Great Britain; Lawrence, Doreen (1952-)

Online availability

URI

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01m5hkm

Delivery

Streamed

Credits

Contributor

James Naughtie

Production Company

Name

BBC Radio 4

Web

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4 External site opens in new window