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Rivers of Blood[15/04/2008] (Original title)
Date: 15 April 2008 (Television)

Country: United Kingdom

Director: James Newton

Synopsis: Second part of selected series in which a Birmingham builder and boxing coach discusses Enoch Powell's "Rivers of Blood" speech.Synopsis: Second of four shorts considering Enoch Powell's infamous anti-immigrant "rivers of blood " speech made forty years ago and asking people in the Midlands what it means to them today. Builder and boxing coach Tony talks about his feelings of disillusionment and displacement in today's world.

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TV Transmissions
Date: 15 April 2008Broadcast channel: Channel FourCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 19:55-20:00Slot duration: 5 minsNetwork - Language: English - Colour - Sound - Stereo
Date: 15 April 2008not specified