The Matilda myth
Background Briefing and Hindsight join to explore the historical arguments about the deal of the real swagman, and the dozens of kooky versions, from Harry Belafonte (pretending to be ocker!) to an Indonesian gamelan band. There is a also an interactive website, where you will be able to write your own comments and versions of the story. Reporter Ian Walker.
The skinny
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