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World Service,22 Feb 2025,9 mins

Putting the focus on the making of a war drama

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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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