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Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 11^th Oct 2016, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 8^th Jun 2022, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Released in December 1964, Sam Cooke's song has become synonymous with the American civil rights movement. From October 2016. Show more

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Soul Music

Series 23

The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 25^th Oct 2016, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 22^nd Jun 2022, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Personal stories about the timeless love song penned by Ewan MacColl for Peggy Seeger, made famous by Roberta Flack. From 2016. Show more

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Soul Music

Series 23

Jerusalem

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 18^th Oct 2016, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 15^th Jun 2022, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Quintessentially middle-class and very English, "Jerusalem" is also held dear in other backgrounds and cultures. From 2016. Show more

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Soul Music

Series 23

The Star-Spangled Banner

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 1^st Nov 2016, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 29^th Jun 2022, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Exploring the impact of America's national anthem, which is set to the tune of an English social men's club song. From November 2016. Show more

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