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Rodgers & Hammerstein in the South Pacific

Rodgers & Hammerstein in the South Pacific

Update: 2025-07-01
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In 1949, a new musical production debuts on Broadway, holding up a mirror to the racial prejudices of American society.

Stories of bold voices, with brave ideas and the courage to stand alone. Historian Alex von Tunzelmann shines a light on remarkable people from across history.

A BBC Studios Audio production.

Producer: Lorna Reader
Series producer: Suniti Somaiya
Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann
Executive Producer: Paul Smith
Commissioning editor for Radio 4: Rhian Roberts

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Rodgers & Hammerstein in the South Pacific

Rodgers & Hammerstein in the South Pacific

BBC Radio 4