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William Kapell (1922-1953)
A tribute to American Pianist William Kappell, the best pianist of his generation, and what music means to Americans.
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Thu 5 Nov 195321:00
Home Service & BBC Radio 4
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George Gershwin (1898-1937)
The life and music of George Gershwin and a post-Soviet boom in Russian immigration to NY.
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Desert Island Discs: Brian Redhead
Michael Parkinson's castaway is presenter of the Today programme Brian Redhead.
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- Thu 5 Nov 195321:00Home Service & BBC Radio 4
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The Early Years (1940s, 1950s and 1960s)—Letter from America by Alistair Cooke
The assassination of JFK through to Vietnam and America’s shame at the My Lai massacre.
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Music, movies and television in America—Letter from America by Alistair Cooke
Television, movie stars, great jazz musicians - Alistair Cooke's reports on culture.
Why do Americans love their flag?
How The Stars and Stripes became an emotional symbol of a nation.
