FACTUAL
Episode 3/4 My Friend the President
Sunday 16 October 2005 13:30-14:00 (Radio 4 FM)
In the 1950s and 60s, many British people got caught up in the liberation struggle that was taking place in the colonies, and became close to the charismatic leaders of the independence movements. After independence, some were rewarded with political positions in the new governments. Aidan talks to white men and women who held high office under black African presidents - and in some cases became disillusioned as the lofty ideals became tainted with corruption and violence.
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