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This is it. Tensions in Brixton have been simmering for months. Years. Decades.
Now it鈥檚 all going to explode in a weekend of rioting which will change the face of Britain.
Molotov cocktails, burning buildings, police cars smashed, running battles on the streets - London has never seen anything like this.
Brixton explodes in an orgy of violence fuelled by a boiling sense of anger and injustice among the black community.
This podcast includes strong language, use of racist terms and descriptions of violence.

And in the final episode:
The Brixton uprising sparks a summer of discontent as rioting breaks out across the country - this is no longer just about Brixton.
Questions start being asked: Why is this really happening?
What are the causes?
Britain is forced to start acknowledging racism, discrimination and prejudice across society.
It鈥檚 the start of a conversation which is still being had today.

This podcast includes strong language, use of racist terms and descriptions of violence.

Credits
Presenter: Big Narstie
Producer Ben Robinson
Editor: Gail Champion
Sound Design: Richard Hannaford
Additional production: Jane Andrews and Annabel Deas.
Research: Derrick Bennett and Imogen Rhodes
Additional Archive: The Museum of London
With thanks to Paul Field

Series Producer Ben Robinson
Series Editor: Gail Champion