Presented by Matt Carr, Writer and Author Adrian Scott, Poet and Photographer. Exploring the history, politics and culture of the North. Asking what is the North? is it really grim up North? How have writers, film makers, artists and photographers portrayed the North? is there a North South divide? With guests and road trips, vox pops and soundscapes all from and about the North.
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Presented by Matt Carr, Writer and Author Adrian Scott, Poet and Photographer. Exploring the history, politics and culture of the North. Asking what is the North? is it really grim up North? How have writers, film makers, artists and photographers portrayed the North? is there a North South divide? With guests and road trips, vox pops and soundscapes all from and about the North.
The BFI film - The Dale that Died mentioned in this episode can be found at https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-the-dale-that-died-1975-online
With thanks to Matt Gibson (Joe Gibson's Grandson) for a great impromptu interview on his farm in Grisdale. Thanks also Paul Renison from Renwick for a great interview and a nice cup of tea in his Farmhouse kitchen.
The final song is by Show of Hands and is called Country Life from the album of the same name. https://open.spotify.com/album/5KbyPGFAqyZC2gqJaSmj4I
The cover image for this episode is Joe Gibson, from the film, riding bareback on his horse and rounding up his sheep with his dogs.
Grim Up North
Presented by Matt Carr, Writer and Author Adrian Scott, Poet and Photographer. Exploring the history, politics and culture of the North. Asking what is the North? is it really grim up North? How have writers, film makers, artists and photographers portrayed the North? is there a North South divide? With guests and road trips, vox pops and soundscapes all from and about the North.
