The Social Distance Between Us By Darren Mcgarvey

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0120220613Writer and broadcaster Darren McGarvey, AKA rapper Loki, argues that the pandemic has exposed the contours of inequality in Britain. Turning a critical eye on poverty, land ownership, health inequalities and policing, the activist argues that there are chasms of misunderstanding between the powerful decision-makers and those who must live with the consequences.

Darren remembers his first brush with the law and asks what class might mean in a society where aspiration is elevated above fellow feeling.

Written and read by Darren McGarvey

Abridged by Anna Magnusson

Author photograph by Steven Reynolds

Passionate survey of the gap between the UK's decision makers and those affected by them.

Passionate survey of the gap between the UK's decision-makers and those affected by them.

0220220614Writer and broadcaster Darren McGarvey, AKA rapper Loki, argues that the pandemic has exposed the contours of inequality in Britain. Turning a critical eye on poverty, land ownership, health inequalities and policing, the activist argues that there are chasms of misunderstanding between the powerful decision-makers and those who must live with the consequences.

Darren finds himself out of his comfort zone as he investigates the implications of concentrated land ownership.

Written and read by Darren McGarvey

Abridged by Anna Magnusson

Author photograph by Steven Reynolds

Darren McGarvey leaves his comfort zone in search of the hard truth about land ownership.

Passionate survey of the gap between the UK's decision-makers and those affected by them.

0320220615Writer and broadcaster Darren McGarvey, AKA rapper Loki, argues that the pandemic has exposed the contours of inequality in Britain. Turning a critical eye on poverty, land ownership, health inequalities and policing, the activist argues that there are chasms of misunderstanding between the powerful decision-makers and those who must live with the consequences.

As he explores the chasm between Britain's most and least powerful, Darren considers the crisis of homelessness and offers some radical solutions.

Written and read by Darren McGarvey

Abridged by Anna Magnusson

Author photograph by Steven Reynolds

Writer and activist Darren McGarvey looks at homelessness

Passionate survey of the gap between the UK's decision-makers and those affected by them.

0420220616Writer and broadcaster Darren McGarvey, AKA rapper Loki, argues that the pandemic has exposed the contours of inequality in Britain. Turning a critical eye on poverty, land ownership, health inequalities and policing, the activist argues that there are chasms of misunderstanding between the powerful decision-makers and those who must live with the consequences.

Darren digs into the links between poor health and deprivation, and questions the possibilities afforded by an entrepreneurial spirit.

Written and read by Darren McGarvey

Abridged by Anna Magnusson

Author photograph by Steven Reynolds

Darren McGarvey explores class in the UK, looking at links between deprivation and health.

Passionate survey of the gap between the UK's decision-makers and those affected by them.

0520220617Writer and broadcaster Darren McGarvey, AKA rapper Loki, argues that the pandemic has exposed the contours of inequality in Britain. Turning a critical eye on poverty, land ownership, health inequalities and policing, the activist argues that there are chasms of misunderstanding between the powerful decision-makers and those who must live with the consequences.

Darren challenges assumptions around language and accent - and asks himself some hard questions about authenticity.

Written and read by Darren McGarvey

Abridged by Anna Magnusson

Author photograph by Steven Reynolds

Writer and rapper Darren McGarvey challenges assumptions about language and accent.

Passionate survey of the gap between the UK's decision-makers and those affected by them.