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Lili Marlene

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The impact of wartime favourite 'Lili Marlene', made famous by Marlene Dietrich and sung by soldiers on both sides. From July 2013.

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 大象传媒 Radio 4 in July 2013.

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30 minutes

Last on

Sat 8 Jun 2024 00:00

Broadcasts

  • Tue 2 Jul 2013 11:30
  • Sat 6 Jul 2013 15:30
  • Fri 12 May 2017 18:30
  • Sat 13 May 2017 00:30
  • Tue 12 Oct 2021 18:30
  • Wed 13 Oct 2021 00:30
  • Fri 7 Jun 2024 10:00
  • Fri 7 Jun 2024 16:00
  • Sat 8 Jun 2024 00:00

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