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Circus Bears
The indignities of their work cause the circus bears of Bristol to revolt. Ian Holm reads Mick Jackson's dark tale.
Mixing folk tale with fantasy, and history with myth, Booker-nominated writer Mick Jackson explores some little-known chapters in England's past.
Today's story remembers the Circus Bears of Bristol and the day they revolted.
Adapted from his collection 'Bears Of England'.
Reader: Ian Holm
Music by Lorraine Bowen.
Producer: Karen Rose
A Sweet Talk Production for 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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Sun 13 Mar 2011
00:30
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