Imtiaz Dharker

Desert Island Discs: Archive 2011-2014 by BBC

Jul 12, 201536:17Society & Culture

Kirsty Young's castaway this week is the poet and artist, Imtiaz Dharker. Winner of the Queen's Gold Medal for her work, her life seems a perfect reflection of the inter-relatedness of The Commonwealth. Born in Pakistan...

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