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My Country'Tis of Thee

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

Both Australia and New Zealand are contemplating new National Anthems at the moment.
CHRISTOPHER BARLOW takes a light-hearted look at the characteristics a song needs to become a successful National Anthem and delves into the origins of some of them. He compares anthems of many countries and includes examples of how anthems have changed according to which political party is in power. Producer DEREK DRESCHER gramophone records

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Christopher Barlow
Producer:
Derek Drescher
Source: Radio Times

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