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Putting the focus on the making of a war drama

We hear listeners’ reactions to the time-travelling war drama Purple Heart Warriors about the Japanese-American legends in WW2 and we are joined by its director and producer.

Purple Heart Warriors is a time-travelling drama about the Japanese-American legends of the 442nd regiment who fought the Nazis in World War Two. We hear listeners’ reactions and we are joined by its director and producer.

Plus, a listener wonders if the BBC has a language guide for the proper use of terminology?

Presenter: Rajan Datar
Producer: Howard Shannon
A Whistledown production for BBC World Service

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9 minutes

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Mon 24 Feb 202503:50GMT
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