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ER Braithwaite's novel, set in London in 1958, is based on his experiences as a black social worker in a racist society
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Drama
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EPISODE
Woman's Hour Drama
Braithwaite is seconded to the London County Council as a child welfare officer.
Jun 2008
EPISODE
Woman's Hour Drama
Braithwaite struggles in his role as child welfare officer to place a boy of mixed race.
Jun 2008
EPISODE
Woman's Hour Drama
Braithwaite encounters casual racism everywhere and bristles at references to 'his people'
Jun 2008
EPISODE
Woman's Hour Drama
Braithwaite is giving up hope of finding a family for abandoned Roddy.
Jun 2008
EPISODE
Woman's Hour Drama
Braithwaite goes far beyond his remit to place Roddy with a good family.
Jun 2008