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In the first of two special programmes from America, John reports on the city that never sleeps, where skyscrapers, high finance and world politics meet.
For millions of immigrants fleeing persecution, poverty and famine the "Big Apple" was seen as the gateway to a new world and the American dream.
(Part 2 on Friday)

In the sixth of eight programmes, Les Tomkins explores the life and music of one of the most musically complete singers he knew.
The Sarah Vaughan Story
Sarah Vaughan entered the Amateur Hour at the Apollo theatre to win$10 ... it was the beginning of a glittering career that lasted 50 years and took her to the very pinnacle of the jazz world. This is her story, much of it told in her own words in an exclusive interview she gave shortly before her death.
A Flying Dutchman Company production

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