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In Brisbane, Tina sings Waltzing Matilda and asks, Why did Billy Have to Boil? Stars Christopher Green. From October 2008.

Country singer and 2008 US presidential hopeful Tina C continues her look at the Australian obsession with country music.

Tina explores Brisbane, where developers have built so many skyscraper hotels that the beach is in shade for most of the day.

She sings her version of Waltzing Matilda on a local breakfast TV show and parties at a redneck bar.

Written and performed by Christopher Green.

Director Claire Grove.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2008.

15 minutes

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