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Richard Thompson

Whatever happened to the protest song and why do so few of today's popular musicians dare to tackle political and social themes? Richard Thompson, the English folk-rock singer has through his critically acclaimed songs explored politics, religion and the personal, but has rarely achieved large record sales. Can musical traditions adapt to modern tastes and survive?

English
  • Originally Aired January 12, 2009
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network BBC News
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  • Created August 31, 2018 by
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Name Type Role
Richard Thompson Guest Star
Barton Macfarlane Director