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George Melly introduces more stories and records from
America's Prohibition era.
2: The Jazz Age. The 1920s and 30s saw rapid changes in American society, including the proliferation of cars and radio. These inventions were quickly adopted by bootleggers and rum-runners.

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Introduces:
George Melly

Lorraine Chase provides a guide through the history of a modern art form - the television advert, first launched on 22 September 1955 and now one of the most potent of commercial tools. She shares the experiences of the people who wrote the ads, the creatives who dreamt up ideas, the voice-over artists and the musicians who penned the jingles. Producer Kate McAII

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Unknown:
Lorraine Chase
Producer:
Kate McAii

BBC Radio 2

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This data is drawn from the Radio Times magazine between 1923 and 2009. It shows what was scheduled to be broadcast, meaning it was subject to change and may not be accurate. More