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Maya Angelou's Autobiographies

Dramatisation of Maya Angelou's debut memoir, which charts her childhood. Adapted by Patricia Cumper.

Radio 4,5 episodes

Episodes

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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Episode 1
Maya and her brother Bailey are sent to live with their grandmother in Arkansas.
18 Jun 2018,15 mins
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Episode 2
Maya goes to her mother in California and becomes the victim of a traumatising abuse.
19 Jun 2018,15 mins
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Episode 3
After her traumatic experience, Maya finds hope in Mrs Flowers.
20 Jun 2018,15 mins
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Episode 4
Aged 15, Maya visits her estranged father on a chaotic and surprising trip to Mexico.
21 Jun 2018,15 mins
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Episode 5
Maya starts work on the San Francisco trams and her life changes forever.
22 Jun 2018,15 mins