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Stuart Maconie tells the story of modern Britain via the songs that provided a soundtrack.

Featuring memories contributed by Radio 2 listeners, Stuart Maconie narrates the story of post-war Britain via 50 records that soundtracked this dramatic and kaleidoscopic period.

The People's Songs: Y Viva Espana - The Advent of Package Holidays

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Y Viva Espana - The Advent of Package Holidays

12/06/2013

BBC Radio 2 - The People's Songs, Y Viva Espana - The Advent of Package Holidays

Stuart Maconie continues the series charting the history of modern Britain in 50 records.

Stuart Maconie on the history of modern Britain in 50 records. How the introduction of affordable foreign holidays introduced the British public to new musical tastes.

Stuart Maconie continues the series charting the history of modern Britain in over 50 records. Using the song Y Viva Espana, tonight's episode continues with the tradition of kitschy chart hits rooted in British holidaymakers returning home wanting to hear the music that reminds them of happy times.

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