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Oct 2022
36m 46s

Whitney 1990

BBC Sounds
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Simon Bates visits Whitney at her house in New Jersey in this insightful and, at times, difficult interview. She discusses her upbringing, the problems she faced and her delight at being back home.

This is uncut audio from the BBC Archive.

Presenter & Producer: David Hyde Assistant Producer: Matthew Woodcock Executive Producer: Helen Toland A BBC Archive production for BBC Sounds

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