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In this episode Gyles and Aphra Brandreth’s journey of discovery takes them to the Pacific to hear about Solomon Islands and its poetry. Meeting with the Honorary Consul for Solomon Islands in the UK, John Freeman, he shares his memories from his time spent there as a magistrate. On the islands there are at least 63 distinct languages spoken and John brings his knowledge of language including reading a poem translated into Pijin. Poems this episode include: City Sunset by Celestine Kulagoe; La Glace, a poem by Richard Bellon translated into Pijin by Jerolyn Vili; and an excerpt from Civilised Girl by Jully Makini.
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In this episode Gyles and Aphra Brandreth’s journey of discovery takes them to the Pacific to hear about Solomon Islands and its poetry. Meeting with the Honorary Consul for Solomon Islands in the UK, John Freeman, he shares his memories from his time spent there as a magistrate. On the islands there are at least 63 distinct languages spoken and John brings his knowledge of language including reading a poem translated into Pijin. Poems this episode include: City Sunset by Celestine Kulagoe; La Glace, a poem by Richard Bellon translated into Pijin by Jerolyn Vili; and an excerpt from Civilised Girl by Jully Makini.

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