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Celebrity culture through the lens of Elizabeth Taylor.

An exploration of celebrity culture in the last 70 years through facets of one iconic screen goddess's life - that of Elizabeth Taylor.

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An exploration of celebrity culture in the last 70 years through facets of Elizabeth Taylor’s life.

Press intrusion into the lives of the famous didn’t start with Elizabeth Taylor, though it did reach a new scale with her private life being so publicly consumed.  Since the ‘60s, the relationship between celebrities and the media has evolved.  Journalist Emma Jones and TV presenter Gail Porter share differing perspectives from their experiences in the ‘90s and beyond. 

With Louise Gallagher.  And including sound from klankbeeld

Produced by Alan Hall with music by Jeremy Warmsley

A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

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