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Lili Marlene
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 BBC Radio 4 in July 2013.
Last on
Sat 8 Jun 2024
00:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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