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Last broadcast on Sun, 19 Jul 2009, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 (see all broadcasts).

Synopsis

Short stories marking the 250th anniversary of William Blake's birth, each inspired by a quote from the great poet.

Written and read by Jack Shepherd.

A group of young boys in Leeds is inspired to prospect for bauxite, convinced by an older lad that the clay can be traded for real guns and ammunition.

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  1. Wed 28 Nov 2007
    15:30
  2. Sun 19 Jul 2009
    19:45

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