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The ballad of Terence Blacker, at 5x15

17 May 2010

Speakers: Terence Blacker

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Terence Blacker would rather be French, and here he explains the reasons why in his acoustic tribute to British culture. Blacker criticises writers, healthy food, and naive environmentalists, and admits that one often lies in bed. Known for his novels, children's books and frequent column-writing, Blacker charms the audience with his politically (not so) correct ballads.

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