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Goalkeepers

Author Jonathan Wilson talks about the magic of the number 1 shirt, discussing goalkeepers from around the world.

Author Jonathan Wilson talks about the magic of the number 1 shirt, discussing goalkeepers from around the world.

Material has been one of the biggest hits at the domestic box office that South Africa has produced. Producer Ronnie Apteker explains why the comedy has proved so popular with South African audiences but also why it may struggle to get a wider release.

A founding father of the rawest, dirtiest, most essential rock and roll is 80 today. We take a look at how Little Richard's extraordinary character shaped modern popular music.

Image: AP Photo/Petr David Josek.

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18 minutes

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Thu 6 Dec 201212:32GMT
BBC World Service Online

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Chapters

  • Goalkeeper

    Author Jonathan Wilson discusses goalkeepers from around the world.

    Duration: 07:18

  • Material

    Why this comedy is so popular in South Africa but may struggle to get a wider release.

    Duration: 04:32

  • Little Richard

    We look at how Little Richard's extraordinary character shaped modern popular music.

    Duration: 05:38

Broadcasts

  • Wed 5 Dec 201220:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Thu 6 Dec 201203:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Thu 6 Dec 201209:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Thu 6 Dec 201212:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online