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Geoffrey Wheeler tells the story of the legendary Folies-Bergere.

Opening its doors to the world in 1869, Geoffrey Wheeler tells the story of the legendary Folies-Bergere. From June 2004.

Geoffrey Wheeler visits Paris to tell the story of the famous Folies-Bergeres. 

The theatre opened its doors in 1869 and quickly gained an international reputation for quality. Although the Folies-Bergeres has recently revamped its image as a straight theatre, its history as one Of Europe's finest music halls continues to draw visitors from all over the world. 

Producer: Libby Cross

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2004.

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