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Paul Robeson
Series of biographical discussions with Matthew Parris. Anna Ford nominates Paul Robeson, whose success as a stage actor was matched by his popularity as a singer.
Series of biographical discussions with Matthew Parris.
Anna Ford nominates singer, actor and civil rights activist Paul Robeson. From Shakespeare to Showboat, his success as a stage actor was matched by his popularity as a singer, until he fell foul of the House of Un-American Activities Committee.
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Fri 6 Jan 201700:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Tue 29 Apr 200816:30BBC Radio 4- Fri 2 May 200823:00BBC Radio 4
- Thu 5 Jan 201718:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 6 Jan 201700:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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