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World Service,23 Dec 1997,29 mins

The Love of Romance

Everywoman

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In Moscow, Russia's classical writers have been dethroned by Barbara Cartland and Jackie Collins, and Mills and Boon has expanded into China. Why are women so enthralled by romantic fiction? Also on the programme: Love poems from round the world; and this week's topical diary is an insight into a traditional Nigerian wedding.

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