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Over the Rainbow

Ernie and Ena Harburg, Jane Horrocks and Steve Nallon reflect on the impact of The Wizard of Oz's 'Over The Rainbow'. From 2001.

The story of the song immortalised by Judy Garland.

Lyricist Yip Harburg and composer Harold Arlen had completed the entire score for The Wizard of Oz, but struggled to write this opening number.

Ernie and Ena Harburg, Jane Horrocks and Steve Nallon reflect on the impact of Judy Garland's signature song.

Series about music that makes the hairs stand up on the back of our necks.

Producer: Rosie Boulton

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2001.

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