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13/08/2016

'I loved the boogie woogie, but hated my wartime life': Listener John Barnes suffered bereavement, separation, scorn and worse growing up during World War Two.

'I loved the boogie woogie, but hated my wartime life': Listener John Barnes suffered bereavement, separation, scorn and worse growing up during World War Two. He takes Eddie Mair on a bittersweet musical trip back to "the worst years" of his long life. And Radio 2 star Ken Bruce reads the Your News bulletin - keeping you updated on what's happening in the lives of fellow listeners. [email protected].

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Sat 13 Aug 201617:30

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