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8. Brushed under the Carpet

8. Brushed under the Carpet

FromThe Banksy Story


8. Brushed under the Carpet

FromThe Banksy Story

ratings:
Length:
18 minutes
Released:
Aug 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

James Peak isn't an art critic, or even a journalist. He's a Banksy super-fan, and in this series he, and his soundman Duncan, get closer than close to Banksy's secret world - telling the story of the graffiti kid who made spraying walls into high art, the household name who is completely anonymous, the cultural phenomenon who bites the hand that feeds him.

James persuades a member of Banksy's secret team – someone who worked closely with the artist when they were starting to cut through – to talk about the experience. The story that results is a rollercoaster ride.

In this episode, Banksy returns to Bristol Museum in triumph, while Steph is accused of forgery.

Written, Produced and Presented by James Peak
Sound & Commentary: Duncan Crowe.
Voices: Keith Wickham & Harriet Carmichael
Music: Alcatraz Swim Team & Lilium
Series Mixing: Neil Churchill
Executive Producer: Philip Abrams
With special thanks to Hadrian Briggs, Pete Chinn, Patrick Nguyen, John Higgs and Steph Warren.

An Essential Radio production for BBC Radio 4
Released:
Aug 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (13)

The story of Banksy's rise from secretive street artist to international icon.