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20 Sep 2025

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The Book of Bradford launch

We joined Comma Press for the launch of The Book of Bradford, specially commissioned by Bradford 2025 to celebrate the City of Culture year.

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You heard from editor Saima Mir and contributors Ross Raisin, Sairish Hussain and Nick Ahad on their work, inspiration and relationships to Bradford, and heard an extract from each of their stories.

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BBC Contains Strong Language was a partnership between the BBC, Word Up North and Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture. It is supported by Arts Council England.

The Book of Bradford has been commissioned by Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture.
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A blue and yellow book cover - the images depicting recognisable Bradford landmarks. The title reads: the Book of Bradford
Cover of 'the Book of Bradford'

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Poet Kirsty Taylor wearing a green jacket performs using a microphone. Poet Kirsty Taylor wearing a green jacket performs using a microphone.

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