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Jul 2013
27m 39s

Lili Marlene

Bbc Radio 4
About this episode

Stories of love, loss and friendship through the Second World War favourite, Lili Marlene.

She was made famous by Marlene Dietrich - with songs sung by soldiers on both sides of the conflict.

Series about pieces of music with a powerful emotional impact

Producer: Maggie Ayre.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2013.

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