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Radio 4 Extra,22 Dec 2008,15 mins

1. Somewhere Over the Rainbow

My Judy Garland Life by Susie Boyt

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Susie Boyt's tribute to her screen idol Judy Garland is a touching account of a life-long passion. Boyt is the daughter of Lucien Freud. She recalls the moment when she saw The Wizard of Oz and became hooked on Garland, after hearing her sing ‘Over the Rainbow’. Abridged in five parts by Viv Beeby. Read by Tamsin Greig. Producer: Justine Willett First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2008

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