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Samira Ahmed presents a debate discussing Australian culture, with guests Christos Tsiolkas, Germaine Greer and Aboriginal leader Pat Dodson.
Christos Tsiolkas, Germaine Greer and the Aboriginal leader Pat Dodson talk about the fault-lines in Australia ancient and modern.
Germaine Greer's new book White Beech: The Rainforest Years traces her attempt to return land in South East Queensland to its wild state.
The new novel from the author of 'The Slap' follows a boy who uses swimming as a way out of his working class, immigrant background. Tsiolkas explores ideas about competitiveness and the macho side of Australian culture.
Pat Dodson is a key campaigner for Aboriginal rights
In this special edition of Free Thinking presenter Samira Ahmed explores what lies within the Australian psyche?
Producer: Neil Trevithick.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Interviewed Guest | Christos Tsiolkas |
| Interviewed Guest | Germaine Greer |
| Interviewed Guest | Patrick Dodson |
| Presenter | Samira Ahmed |
| Producer | Neil Trevithick |
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- Wed 29 Jan 2014 22:00BBC Radio 3
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