‘When Ali Came to Abingdon‘ was a drama on Radio 4 today and can be heard at http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b086tfbp.
“One over-excited fan, Mick, and his son, Luke, allow boxing-fever to overtake them waiting for a visit of Muhammed Ali to Saxton Road in Abingdon; wife and mother Sandra rebels and finds solace in a local women’s group.”
Written by Bethan Roberts, born in Abingdon, who now lives in Brighton.
I enjoyed the play, especially as I didn’t know it was coming on; just heard the word Abingdon and my ears pricked up! Can anyone tell me if this was pure fiction,or any fact behind the women’s protest storyline. Ali’s visit was discussed on this blog a while back, but I don’t recall mention of feminist action.