Roy McFarlane

from The Essay · host BBC Radio 3

Roy McFarlane, former Birmingham Laureate, recalls the mask worn by his Jamaican late father – a mask designed to help him integrate into his new UK home. But did it work? Roy recalls the dignity of a man who worked hard to put money on the table – and encyclopaedias on the shelves. His essay was recorded at the BBC's Contains Strong Language Festival in Birmingham.This essay contains strong racist language which some may find offensive.Presented by Roy McFarlane Produced by Kevin Core

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