Alex Wheatle, the Bard of Brixton (2025) is Ashley John Baptiste’s choice for this episode of the BBC’s Great Lives series.

The episode covers Alex Wheatle’s time in care during the 1960s when he was living in a residential care home, as well as his time in prison as a result of his being involved in the Brixton Riots.

Included in the discussion is Lemn Sissay, who & along with Ashley John Baptiste, was also in care.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002ntwc