Homecoming By Colin Grant

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Family Background

20191021

20240923 (BBC7)
20240924 (BBC7)

Growing up in 1960s Luton, Colin Grant avoided asking his Jamaican parents why they had emigrated to Britain in the 1950s. But now, seventy years after the many ships (and some planes) brought a generation of young and hopeful British citizens to the shores of the UK from the West Indies, it is time to hear their stories in their own words.

After the Second World War, Britain encouraged immigration from Commonwealth countries. To a large extent this was to help rebuild the country, as there was a shortage of labour at the time. The migrants were coming to a country promising prosperity and employment. Their stories are of hope and regret, of triumphs and challenges, brimming with humour, anger and wisdom. Together, they reveal a rich tapestry of Caribbean British lives.

In this episode, the author outlines his own family background and shares accounts of finding work and a place to live.

Introduction read by Colin Grant

Readers: Dona Croll , Don Warrington, Michelle Greenidge, Colin Salmon,

Abridged by Colin Grant, Jill Waters and Isobel Creed

Producer: Jill Waters

A Waters Company production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in October 2019.

The voices of the Windrush generation tell their own stories.

The people of the Windrush generation tell their stories in the new book by Colin Grant.

Memories of people coming to Britain from the West Indies after the War. The author's own family story. Read by Dona Croll.

Reasons For Leaving

20191022

20240924 (BBC7)
20240925 (BBC7)

This episode explores the reasons for leaving and the shock of arrival.

Introduction read by Colin Grant

Readers: Dona Croll, Burt Caesar, Michelle Greenidge, Don Warrington, Colin Salmon,

Abridged by Colin Grant, Jill Waters and Isobel Creed

Produced by Jill Waters.

The Waters Company for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in October 2019.

People with few prospects left the Caribbean and were promised a better life in Britain.

The people of the Windrush generation tell their stories in the new book by Colin Grant.

Exploring Caribbean migrants' reasons for leaving and the shock of arrival in Britain. Read by Don Warrington and Burt Caesar.

Culture Of Racism

20191023

20240925 (BBC7)
20240926 (BBC7)

Growing up in 1960s Luton, Colin Grant avoided asking his Jamaican parents why they had emigrated to Britain in the 1950s. But now, seventy years after many ships - including the Empire Windrush - anchored on British shores, he brings together over a hundred first-hand interviews, archival recordings and memoirs by the women and men who came to Britain from the West Indies between the late 1940s and early 1960s.

This episode looks at the dominant culture of racism in Britain at the time and how it affected the Caribbean migrants in their search for work and a place to sleep.

Introduction by Colin Grant

Readers: Burt Caesar, Don Warrington, Michelle Greenidge, Colin Salmon, Dona Croll

Abridged by Colin Grant, Jill Waters and Isobel Creed

Produced by Jill Waters.

The Waters Company for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in October 2019.

Exploring the dominant British culture of racism experienced by Caribbean migrants.

The people of the Windrush generation tell their stories in the new book by Colin Grant.

Exploring the effects on Caribbean migrants of the dominant culture of racism in Britain. Read by Dona Croll and Colin Salmon.

Relationships New And Old

20191024

20240926 (BBC7)
20240927 (BBC7)

Growing up in 1960s Luton, Colin Grant avoided asking his Jamaican parents why they had emigrated to Britain in the 1950s. But now, seventy years after many ships (and some planes) - brought thousands of British citizens from the West Indies to the shores of the United Kingdom, he has drawn together over a hundred first-hand interviews, archival recordings and memoirs by the women and men of the 'Windrush Generation' who arrived between the late 1940s and early 1960s.

In this episode, the voices of the 'Windrush generation' recall stories of relationships both new and old.

Introduction by Colin Grant

Readers: Burt Caesar, Don Warrington, Michelle Greenidge, Colin Salmon, Dona Croll

Abridged by Colin Grant, Jill Waters and Isobel Creed

Produced by Jill Waters.

The Waters Company for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in October 2019.

The people of the Windrush generation tell their stories in the new book by Colin Grant.

‘Would You Let Your Daughter Marry a Negro?' asked a 1954 headline. Memories of Windrush arrivals. Read by Michelle Greenidge.

Pride In The Home

20191025

20240927 (BBC7)
20240928 (BBC7)

The institutions of Caribbean life were brought to Britain by those who arrived in the 40s, 50s and 60s, what was left behind was a place that many felt they could never return to, even if some still called it 'home'.

Introduction by Colin Grant

Readers: Burt Caesar, Don Warrington, Michelle Greenidge, Colin Salmon, Dona Croll

Abridged by Colin Grant, Jill Waters and Isobel Creed

Produced by Jill Waters.

A Waters Company production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in October 2019.

Voices from the Windrush generation recall creating their own social spaces.

The people of the Windrush generation tell their stories in the new book by Colin Grant.

How West Indian migrants to Britain between the 1940s and 1960s took great pride in their homes. Read by Don Warrington.

OMNI

20191027

20240929 (BBC7)
20240930 (BBC7)

Growing up in 1960s Luton, Colin Grant avoided asking his Jamaican parents why they had emigrated to Britain in the 1950s.

But now, 70 years after the many ships (and some planes) brought a generation of young and hopeful British citizens to the shores of the UK from the West Indies, it is time to hear their stories in their own words.

After the Second World War, Britain encouraged immigration from Commonwealth countries.

To a large extent this was to help rebuild the country, as there was a shortage of labour at the time. The migrants were coming to a country promising prosperity and employment. Their stories are of hope and regret, of triumphs and challenges, brimming with humour, anger and wisdom.

Together, they reveal a rich tapestry of Caribbean British lives.

The author begins by outlining his own family background and shares accounts of finding work and a place to live.

Omnibus of five episodes abridged by Colin Grant, Jill Waters and Isobel Creed.

Introduction by Colin Grant.

Read by Burt Caesar, Don Warrington, Michelle Greenidge, Colin Salmon and Dona Croll.

Producer: Jill Waters

A Waters Company production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in October 2019.

The people of the Windrush generation tell their stories.

Windrush memoirs and recordings. Read by Burt Caesar, Don Warrington, Michelle Greenidge, Colin Salmon, Dona Croll. From 2019.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	Family Background	20191021	20240923 (BBC7) 20240924 (BBC7)	Growing up in 1960s Luton, Colin Grant avoided asking his Jamaican parents why they had emigrated to Britain in the 1950s. But now, seventy years after the many ships (and some planes) brought a generation of young and hopeful British citizens to the shores of the UK from the West Indies, it is time to hear their stories in their own words. After the Second World War, Britain encouraged immigration from Commonwealth countries. To a large extent this was to help rebuild the country, as there was a shortage of labour at the time. The migrants were coming to a country promising prosperity and employment. Their stories are of hope and regret, of triumphs and challenges, brimming with humour, anger and wisdom. Together, they reveal a rich tapestry of Caribbean British lives. In this episode, the author outlines his own family background and shares accounts of finding work and a place to live. Introduction read by Colin Grant Readers: Dona Croll , Don Warrington, Michelle Greenidge, Colin Salmon, Abridged by Colin Grant, Jill Waters and Isobel Creed Producer: Jill Waters A Waters Company production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in October 2019. The voices of the Windrush generation tell their own stories. The people of the Windrush generation tell their stories in the new book by Colin Grant. Memories of people coming to Britain from the West Indies after the War. The author's own family story. Read by Dona Croll.
02	Reasons For Leaving	20191022	20240924 (BBC7) 20240925 (BBC7)	Growing up in 1960s Luton, Colin Grant avoided asking his Jamaican parents why they had emigrated to Britain in the 1950s. But now, seventy years after the many ships (and some planes) brought a generation of young and hopeful British citizens to the shores of the UK from the West Indies, it is time to hear their stories in their own words. After the Second World War, Britain encouraged immigration from Commonwealth countries. To a large extent this was to help rebuild the country, as there was a shortage of labour at the time. The migrants were coming to a country promising prosperity and employment. Their stories are of hope and regret, of triumphs and challenges, brimming with humour, anger and wisdom. Together, they reveal a rich tapestry of Caribbean British lives. This episode explores the reasons for leaving and the shock of arrival. Introduction read by Colin Grant Readers: Dona Croll, Burt Caesar, Michelle Greenidge, Don Warrington, Colin Salmon, Abridged by Colin Grant, Jill Waters and Isobel Creed Produced by Jill Waters. The Waters Company for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in October 2019. People with few prospects left the Caribbean and were promised a better life in Britain. The people of the Windrush generation tell their stories in the new book by Colin Grant. Exploring Caribbean migrants' reasons for leaving and the shock of arrival in Britain. Read by Don Warrington and Burt Caesar.
03	Culture Of Racism	20191023	20240925 (BBC7) 20240926 (BBC7)	Growing up in 1960s Luton, Colin Grant avoided asking his Jamaican parents why they had emigrated to Britain in the 1950s. But now, seventy years after many ships - including the Empire Windrush - anchored on British shores, he brings together over a hundred first-hand interviews, archival recordings and memoirs by the women and men who came to Britain from the West Indies between the late 1940s and early 1960s. After the Second World War, Britain encouraged immigration from Commonwealth countries. To a large extent this was to help rebuild the country, as there was a shortage of labour at the time. The migrants were coming to a country promising prosperity and employment. Their stories are of hope and regret, of triumphs and challenges, brimming with humour, anger and wisdom. Together, they reveal a rich tapestry of Caribbean British lives. This episode looks at the dominant culture of racism in Britain at the time and how it affected the Caribbean migrants in their search for work and a place to sleep. Introduction by Colin Grant Readers: Burt Caesar, Don Warrington, Michelle Greenidge, Colin Salmon, Dona Croll Abridged by Colin Grant, Jill Waters and Isobel Creed Produced by Jill Waters. The Waters Company for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in October 2019. Exploring the dominant British culture of racism experienced by Caribbean migrants. The people of the Windrush generation tell their stories in the new book by Colin Grant. Exploring the effects on Caribbean migrants of the dominant culture of racism in Britain. Read by Dona Croll and Colin Salmon.
04	Relationships New And Old	20191024	20240926 (BBC7) 20240927 (BBC7)	Growing up in 1960s Luton, Colin Grant avoided asking his Jamaican parents why they had emigrated to Britain in the 1950s. But now, seventy years after many ships (and some planes) - brought thousands of British citizens from the West Indies to the shores of the United Kingdom, he has drawn together over a hundred first-hand interviews, archival recordings and memoirs by the women and men of the 'Windrush Generation' who arrived between the late 1940s and early 1960s. After the Second World War, Britain encouraged immigration from Commonwealth countries. To a large extent this was to help rebuild the country, as there was a shortage of labour at the time. The migrants were coming to a country promising prosperity and employment. Their stories are of hope and regret, of triumphs and challenges, brimming with humour, anger and wisdom. Together, they reveal a rich tapestry of Caribbean British lives. In this episode, the voices of the 'Windrush generation' recall stories of relationships both new and old. Introduction by Colin Grant Readers: Burt Caesar, Don Warrington, Michelle Greenidge, Colin Salmon, Dona Croll Abridged by Colin Grant, Jill Waters and Isobel Creed Produced by Jill Waters. The Waters Company for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in October 2019. The people of the Windrush generation tell their stories in the new book by Colin Grant. ‘Would You Let Your Daughter Marry a Negro?' asked a 1954 headline. Memories of Windrush arrivals. Read by Michelle Greenidge.
05	Pride In The Home	20191025	20240927 (BBC7) 20240928 (BBC7)	Growing up in 1960s Luton, Colin Grant avoided asking his Jamaican parents why they had emigrated to Britain in the 1950s. But now, seventy years after many ships - including the Empire Windrush - anchored on British shores, he brings together over a hundred first-hand interviews, archival recordings and memoirs by the women and men who came to Britain from the West Indies between the late 1940s and early 1960s. After the Second World War, Britain encouraged immigration from Commonwealth countries. To a large extent this was to help rebuild the country, as there was a shortage of labour at the time. The migrants were coming to a country promising prosperity and employment. Their stories are of hope and regret, of triumphs and challenges, brimming with humour, anger and wisdom. Together, they reveal a rich tapestry of Caribbean British lives. The institutions of Caribbean life were brought to Britain by those who arrived in the 40s, 50s and 60s, what was left behind was a place that many felt they could never return to, even if some still called it 'home'. Introduction by Colin Grant Readers: Burt Caesar, Don Warrington, Michelle Greenidge, Colin Salmon, Dona Croll Abridged by Colin Grant, Jill Waters and Isobel Creed Produced by Jill Waters. A Waters Company production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in October 2019. Voices from the Windrush generation recall creating their own social spaces. The people of the Windrush generation tell their stories in the new book by Colin Grant. How West Indian migrants to Britain between the 1940s and 1960s took great pride in their homes. Read by Don Warrington.
OMNI		20191027	20240929 (BBC7) 20240930 (BBC7)	Growing up in 1960s Luton, Colin Grant avoided asking his Jamaican parents why they had emigrated to Britain in the 1950s. But now, 70 years after the many ships (and some planes) brought a generation of young and hopeful British citizens to the shores of the UK from the West Indies, it is time to hear their stories in their own words. After the Second World War, Britain encouraged immigration from Commonwealth countries. To a large extent this was to help rebuild the country, as there was a shortage of labour at the time. The migrants were coming to a country promising prosperity and employment. Their stories are of hope and regret, of triumphs and challenges, brimming with humour, anger and wisdom. Together, they reveal a rich tapestry of Caribbean British lives. The author begins by outlining his own family background and shares accounts of finding work and a place to live. Omnibus of five episodes abridged by Colin Grant, Jill Waters and Isobel Creed. Introduction by Colin Grant. Read by Burt Caesar, Don Warrington, Michelle Greenidge, Colin Salmon and Dona Croll. Producer: Jill Waters A Waters Company production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in October 2019. The people of the Windrush generation tell their stories. Windrush memoirs and recordings. Read by Burt Caesar, Don Warrington, Michelle Greenidge, Colin Salmon, Dona Croll. From 2019.